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Requesting acceptance of a $3,009 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Fire services to the Fire Department for the Senior SAFE program.
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To the Honorable Board:
I respectfully request that your Honorable Board accept a grant of $3009.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security / Department of Fire Services to the Somerville Fire Department , under the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A. This grant does not require the commitment of new matching funds. The purpose of this grant is to pay for funding of the Senior SAFE program. This program supports Somerville firefighters in providing education to seniors on fire prevention, general home safety and how to be better prepared in the event of a fire.
My staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank your for your consideration of this item.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor