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.