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PE Tree Lighting 12-8 — File 22-2104
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL22-000181
File #: 22-022358
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Mayor's Office
Event name: City Hall Annual Tree Lighting
Description: DPW will light up the trees along highland
ave, santa will arrive on fire truck, then head over to SHS
cafeteria for meet and greet with Santa, a free gift, plus
cookies and hot chocolate
Location: City Hall Concourse, Highland Ave sidewalk,
Somerville High School Cafeteria
Date(s): Thursday December 8th
Rain date(s): N/A
Setup starts at (time): 4PM
Event starts at (time): 5PM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 8PM
Event ends at (time): 7PM
Entertainment: Somerville High School CHorus/Band
sing and play festive music
Temporary Structures: N/A
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 150
Total people attending: 300
Maximum attendees accommodated: 300
Total Somerville residents attending: 300
Attendee fees or suggested donations: FREE
What is your budget for this event: 5,000
Social or cultural benefits:
Tree Lighting - City Wide, Free Event for the Public
Financial benefits:
N/A
Event Contact: Luz Lopez
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
This has been posted via COMMS team via multple
avenues
Food served?
Yes
Cookies and Hot Chocolate
Caterer used?
Yes
Somerville high School Catering - Somerville High school
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Highland Ave will be temporary closed for the entrance of
santa
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
Escorting fire truck
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
City Hall and SHS
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
Dec 2022, Dec 2021
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Dennis Sullivan, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Sean Sylvester, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved