SOMERVILLE-ARLINGTON CONTINUUM OF CARE AWARDED $2.3 MILLION GRANT FOR HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

SOMERVILLE Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Director of the
City's Housing Division Dana LeWinter announce that the Somerville-Arlington
Continuum of Care, a collaborative planning body of local homeless providers
that coordinates housing and services for homeless families and individuals,
was awarded $2,334,299 in funding from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for homeless assistance programs following the 2012 application
process. Additionally, the Continuum

SPD, SCAP COLLABORATE ON ANNUAL ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE CHECKS AT LOCAL RETAILERS

27 Somerville establishments found to be 100% in compliance

SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone
and Somerville Office of Prevention (SOP) Director Cory
Mashburn announced
today that Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) and the Somerville Police
Department conducted a successful minimum age alcoholic beverage purchase law
compliance check in Somerville. The compliance checks are completed annually.
27 licensed establishments in Somerville were visited by members of SCAP,
including student leaders, and the Somerville Police Department in April, and
all were found to be in compliance.

CITY’S SOMERSTREETS PROGRAM RETURNS FOR SUMMER 2013

Kicking off with “Carnaval” along East Broadway, SomerStreets promotes active living, reconnecting with city neighborhoods

SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville's fourth annual SomerStreets series kicks off for summer 2013 with Carnaval @ SomerStreets on East Broadway on Sunday, June 2 from noon to 4 p.m. SomerStreets is the City of Somerville's take on the internationally-renowned Open Streets concept, closing busy city streets to vehicles, and opening them up for cycling, walking, dancing, running, and other modes of activity.

NATIONAL ‘KIDS TO PARKS DAY’ EVENTS PLANNED AT HODGKINS PARK IN SOMERVILLE, MAY 18

Parkour, Shobu Aikido demos, Youth Football League and Somerville Recreation activities planned at Hodgkins Park, 1 to 3pm on Saturday

SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville
will join more than 300 communities across the country to celebrate National
Kids to Parks Day on May 18. Kids to Parks Day, in its third year, is organized
by the National Park Trust to celebrate the First Lady's Let's Move Outside! Initiative, encouraging active play and utilizing
open space in cities and towns across the 50 states. On Saturday, May 18 from 1
to 3 p.m., the City of Somerville will host family-friendly activities at

CITY RELEASES FIRST-EVER COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

Report details all City financial and investment accounts and comparisons; Provides greater transparency, in line with Mayor’s goals of open government

SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today the newest addition to the City of Somerville's open
government and cost-saving initiatives. The City has compiled its first-ever Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which presents a complete
accounting of all government funds, investments, and operating activities. The CAFR complements the annual City budget by providing more detailed demographic

New Magoun Sq. Sign to be Unveiled 5/23

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 5 Alderman Courtney O'Keefe invite all residents to a ceremonial unveiling of the Magoun Square sign, located at the
intersection of Broadway and Medford Street, on the CVS Plaza. A brief ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 23 at 6pm. The sign had been temporarily removed
for renovations, and its reinstallation comes just one month before the City's annual Fourth of July Fireworks celebration will bring thousands of visitors to

Somerville by Design: East Somerville

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 6:30 P.M.

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MAYOR, ALDERMEN Connolly, Cuff-Bastardi, Desmond, Heuston, O’Keefe, Sullivan, Trane PROPOSE ORDINANCE REGULATING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS IN CITY OF SOMERVILLE

Ordinance proposes $250 limit on campaign contributions by developers, contractors, lobbyists, City employees and others seeking to do business with the City including grants, loans, tax incentives or various city contracts.

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MAYOR ADVOCATES FOR PROPOSED SCHOOL INVESTMENTS IN EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES

Somerville Public Schools would take a critical step toward universal preschool and bolster learning in foreign languages, music, intramurals and science

SOMERVILLE -Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone advocates for Superintendent Tony Pierantozzi's recommended Somerville Public Schools fiscal 2014 budget that would begin phasing in universal preschool as well as provide more students than ever before with opportunities to have hands-on experiences with cutting-edge science and technology, learn a foreign language, take music classes and participate in intramural sports - all programs proven to improve academic success.

Milk Row Cemetery Open June 2

The
City of Somerville and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission announce
that on Sunday, June 2, the historic Milk Row Cemetery on Somerville Avenue
(adjacent to the Market Basket) will be open to the public from 1:30 to 4 p.m.
This small historic site, established in 1804, is usually closed to the public
except for two annual events in May and October. Volunteers dressed in Colonial
period clothing will be on hand to educate visitors about the residents buried

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