City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 26-1078

• File #: 26-1078
• Version: 1
• Type: Order
• Status: Approved
• File created: 6/18/2026
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 6/25/2026
• Enactment date: 6/25/2026
• Enactment #: 220895
• Title: That the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss the cost barriers and equity constraints that prevent low-income residents and local youth from accessing Somerville programs, such as public skate time at Veterans Memorial Rink on early school dismissal days.
• Sponsors: Kristen Strezo, Jesse Clingan, Lance L. Davis, Ben Ewen-Campen, Emily Hardt, Jon Link, Wilfred N. Mbah, Matthew McLaughlin, Naima Sait, Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott, Ben Wheeler
• Indexes: Parks & Recreation

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/1/2026	1	Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee	Recommended to be marked work completed	Pass
6/25/2026	1	City Council	Approved and sent for discussion

Agenda Summary

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That the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss the cost barriers and equity constraints that prevent low-income residents and local youth from accessing Somerville programs, such as public skate time at Veterans Memorial Rink on early school dismissal days.

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Official Text

That the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss the cost barriers and equity constraints that prevent low-income residents and local youth from accessing Somerville programs, such as public skate time at Veterans Memorial Rink on early school dismissal days.