Joseph Curtatone
| Joseph Curtatone | |
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| Curtatone speaking at the opening of Assembly station in September 2014 | |
| Mayor of Somerville | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Dorothy Kelly Gay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 28, 1966 Somerville, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy Curtatone |
| Children | Cosmo Joseph Patrick James |
| Alma mater | Boston College New England School of Law Harvard University |
Joseph Anthony Curtatone (born June 28, 1966 in Somerville) is the mayor of Somerville, Massachusetts. Curtatone has served in this capacity since taking office in 2004.[1]
Early life
Curtatone, born and raised in Somerville, graduated from Somerville High School in 1984. He later earned his B.A. from Boston College in 1990, his J.D. from the New England School of Law in 1994, and his MC/MPA from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government in 2011.[2] He served as an attorney in private practice before beginning his political career.
Political career
After serving as an Alderman for the city of Somerville for eight years, Curtatone was elected mayor in 2003. At 38, he was the second youngest mayor in Somerville history. He is serving his sixth term as mayor.[1] During his tenure, Somerville has been recognized by The Boston Globe Magazine as the Best Run City in the Commonwealth.[3]
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