SOMERVILLE NAMED ALL-AMERICA CITY FINALIST

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A.
Curtatone announced today that the City is seeking community member
participation in a 40-member delegation to travel to Denver, Colorado on June
13, as the City of Somerville seeks to win the All-America City Award for the
second time in five years, a feat only a handful of communities have
accomplished in the Award’s 65-year history. Somerville previously won the
award in during the 2009 competition, as well as in 1972. Community members of
all ages are welcome, however those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by
a parent/guardian.

Community members of all ages are
invited to participate, though spots are limited. Please note that all
interested community members will be responsible for airfare, hotel and
registration fees. All travel costs will be negotiated where possible for
lowest prices, however current rates dictate an estimated cost of $1,000 per
person, and includes round-trip airfare from Boston to Denver, a three-night
stay at the Grand Hyatt, Denver, conference registration and ground
transportation fees. There is a minimum requirement of two people per room (see
contact information below for more details or with any questions).

If you are interested in
participating, please contact Jackie Rossetti at 617-625-6600 ext. 2614 or JRossetti@somervillema.gov by
Friday, May 9 at 12 p.m. For more information about the All-America City
Award, visit www.ncl.org.