Mayor Curtatone’s Young Somerville Advisory Group is comprised of thirty 21 to 35 year old Somerville residents.  The group’s goals are to increase the number of young residents engaged in our civic community, improve the quality of City services offered and increase communication between City government and people in this age group.  The Group will accomplish set goals by advising the Mayor and City staff, initiating and organizing activities targeted to this demographic, and advocating on behalf of fellow Young Somerville residents.

Started in 2007, the Group is now in its second full membership term.  Members serve 1-year terms, beginning in October.  Sor far in the 2009-2009 term, members have met with representatives from the community and City government, including Mayor Curtatone (budget updates), the Housing Division, and the Office of Sustainaibility and the Environment. 

Your input is important!  Public surveys will be available in advance of each of our formal meetings to solicit feedback and ideas from Young Somervillians, new and long-time residents alike.  Please provide your opinions when surveys are posted, and we will incorporate your feedback and questions into our meetings.  Following each discussion, YSAG members will post meeting reports for public consumption.  In addition, the group will publish a year-end report, which will be made available to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, and will include feedback and goals from the Young Somerville community.  We look forward to receiving your input!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Saturday, May 22nd, 10am-2pm:  SomerStreets event (begins at Foss Park, continues at Shore Drive)
• Monday, May 24th, 6pm:  Ward 1 ResiStat meeting (TBA)
• Tuesday, May 25th, 6-8pm:  STATE OF YOUNG SOMERVILLE EVENT (the Burren, 247 Elm Street)
• Wednesday, May 26th, 6pm:  Wards 3, 4 & 5 ResiStat meeting (City Hall)
• Sunday, May 30th, 11am:  Annual Memorial Day Parade (Highland Ave to Teele Square)