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PE FRIT Riverfest 9-12 — File 199804
PUBLIC EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL15000167
File #: 15010083
Organization name: FRIT & City
Event name: Riverfest
Description: Bringing residents and visitors to the
waterfront to celebrate the City, its waterfront, and our
local NPOs and business community. Arts and vendor
fair, food, activities and fireworks.
Location: Baxter Park/Assembly Sq.
Date(s): 9/12/15
Rain date(s): 9/13/15
Setup starts at (time): 8am
Event starts at (time): 10am
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 10pm
Event ends at (time): 9pm
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 5,000
Total people attending: 10,000
Maximum attendees accommodated: no limit
Total Somerville residents attending: 5,000
Attendee fees or suggested donations: N/A
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
Bringing residents and visitors to the waterfront to
celebrate the City, its waterfront, and our local NPOs
and business community.
City Contact: Jackie Rossetti
Financial benefits:
Brings thousands of people to the City, boosting local
economy and supporting local nonprofits.
Organization mailing address:
5 MIddlesex Ave. Somerville
Contact person:
Sarah Campbell
Telephone: 6176841520
Email: [email removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Food served?
Yes
local restaurants, food trucks (prepermitted)
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/openflame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Artisan Way
POSSIBLE: Great River Rd. (if SPD suggests)
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Auxiliary Police?
Yes
Working with SPD. Same procedure as 2014
Police Detail:
Yes
Working with Dave Monte. Same procedure as 2014
Parking (for Attendees)?
Yes
multiple onsite lots
Restrooms?
Yes
Assembly Row has public bathrooms.
Liability Insurance?
Yes
FRIT
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Baxter Park (DCR)
Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes
every year since 2010
Alcohol License?
No
Approval Conditions:
Reviewer: John J. Long, City Clerk, Approved
Reviewer: CS Mayor, Mayor's Office, Approved
Reviewer: CS Police, Police, Approved
Reviewer: CS Traffic and Parking, Traffic and Parking, Approved with Conditions
Reviewer: Christine Morin, Public Works, Approved
Reviewer: CS Fire, Fire Prevention, Approved with Conditions
Reviewer: Elise Collins, ISD Health, Approved with Conditions
1. All food vendors must apply for a temporary permit within the next week. Any food truck not annually
licensed in the City will need a Temporary Food permit and a possible inspection by Fire Prevention.
Please submit a full list of vendors to Health Department this week.
Reviewer: John J. Long, City Clerk, Complete