Virtual Town Hall Series To Discuss Coronavirus Response Starts May 12

Press release from the City of Somerville:

May 08, 2020

Join us for a series of virtual town hall meetings with Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone where you can learn about and ask questions about the City’s COVID-19 response. Five meetings are planned - one geared toward a general audience and four tailored to address the concerns of specific communities.

The meetings will be hosted on the Zoom teleconferencing platform and there will also be an option to call into the meeting from a phone. Visit www.somervillema.gov/virtualtownhallat the start time of the meeting you would like to attend to join live or get call-in information. Call-in information will also be available on the day of each meeting on City Cable (channel 13 on RCN, channel 22 on Comcast) or by calling 311.

The meeting schedule is as follows:

• Seniors Town Hall - Tuesday, May 12, 7 to 8 p.m.
• Spanish Language Town Hall - Wednesday, May 13, 7 to 8 p.m.
• General Audience Town Hall - Tuesday, May 19, 7 to 8 p.m.
• Parents Town Hall - Thursday, May 21, 7 to 8 p.m.
• Youth Town Hall - TBD

The town halls will be recorded and made available through the City’s YouTube channel and cable channels. If you’re unable to attend a meeting live but would still like us to answer your questions, you can submit them ahead of time at www.somervillema.gov/virtualtownhall.

Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication, written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Nency Salamoun, at 617-625-6600 x2323 or NSalamoun@somervillema.gov.

This press release was produced by the City of Somerville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.