Legislation Details

File #: 26-1500    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/6/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/8/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: In support of meeting spaces for Alcoholics Anonymous.
Sponsors: Jon Link, Matthew McLaughlin
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In support of meeting spaces for Alcoholics Anonymous.

 

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WHEREAS:                      Stable, supportive meeting spaces are important to people maintaining sobriety; and

WHEREAS:                                           The Ralph and Jenny Center was donated to the City of Somerville; and

WHEREAS:                      Alcoholics Anonymous meetings formerly held at the Ralph and Jenny Center may no longer be held at the facility; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED:                      That the Somerville City Council requests that the Office of Strategy and Development identify means by which the city may support Alcoholics Anonymous meeting locations in Somerville in light of that loss of access.