26-1500 Resolution Sent for Discussion
In support of meeting spaces for Alcoholics Anonymous.
- Sponsors
- Matthew McLaughlin, Jon Link
- Introduced
- Oct 6, 2026
- Assigned to
- Public Health and Public Safety Committee
- Enactment #
- 221333
History
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Oct 8, 2026
City Council Approved and sent for discussion Meeting agenda, item 4.7.
Official text
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.