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Requesting approval to expend a grant of $10,000 from the American Health Association/American Stroke Association to the Health Dept. to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living.
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Dear Honorable Board Members:
The City of Somerville Health Department and Shape Up Somerville have been awarded a grant from The American Health Association/American Stoke Association in the amount of $10,000.00.
This grant will allow the City of Somerville, Green Streets Initiative and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association to work together in promoting physical activity and heart-healthy living.
In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, section 53A which requires a vote of the Board of Alderman for the expenditure of grants or gifts from the federal government and from a charitable foundation, private corporation, or an individual, or from the Commonwealth, a County or Municipality or agency thereof, I request approval to accept this grant which totals $10,000.00.
Respectfully submitted
Joseph A. Curtatone
Mayor