Education
Curtatone, born and raised in Somerville, graduated from Somerville High School in 1984.
Curtatone, born and raised in Somerville, graduated from Somerville High School in 1984.
Curtatone has served in this capacity since taking office in 2004. He later earned his Bachelor of Arts from Boston College in 1990, his Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law in 1994, and his Military Cross/Master of Public Administration from Harvard University"s John F. Kennedy School of Government in 2011. He served as an attorney in private practice before beginning his 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.
During his tenure, Somerville has been recognized by The Boston Globe Magazine as the Best Run City in the Commonwealth.