On Sunday, May 3 the Massachusetts Sons of Italy presented Mayor Joseph Curtatone (pictured right) with the 2015 Public Service Award in honor of Law Day. During his twelve years as Mayor and eight years as a Somerville Alderman, Curtatone brought reforms and redevelopment to Somerville earning it distinctions by regional and national organizations, including the “Best Run City in Massachusetts” by the Boston Globe, and a winner of the 2009 All American City Award. Somerville Attorney Phil Privitera (pictured left) serves as the Sons of Italy’s Massachusetts Commissioner on Laws. Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kathryn Polito (pictured center) served as Toast Master of the celebration. Both Privitera and Polito are members of the Sons of Italy Greater Boston Renaissance Lodge.