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PE Maple Syrup 3-3 — File 202828
PUBLIC EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL17000022
File #: 17001547
Organization name: Groundwork Somerville
Event name: Maple Syrup Boil Down
Description: The first day is a field trip for second graders
that have been in our maple syrup program for the
previous 4 weeks. These students get to learn about
tapping trees, and making maple syrup. Student groups
come for about an hour. The following day is a similar
event but is open for all community members. There will
be live music, pancakes, and other food.
Location: 24 PARK AVE 22 Vinal Avenue
Date(s): 03/03/2017,03/04/2017
Rain date(s): 03/10/2017,3/11/2017
Setup starts at (time): 8:00 AM
Event starts at (time): 10:00 AM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 3:00 PM
Event ends at (time): 2:00 PM
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 200
Total people attending: 1,000
Maximum attendees accommodated: N/A
Total Somerville residents attending: 500
Attendee fees or suggested donations: None
What is your budget for this event: $100
Social or cultural benefits:
Somerville students and residents learn about the unique
New England tradition of tapping maple trees and making
maple syrup. People get to enjoy music, food, and meet
people in the community
Financial benefits:
Numerous business help fund this event and receive
publicity.
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Food served?
Yes
Pancakes, maple syrup, baked goods.
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/openflame device used?
Yes
We use firewood to boil the maple syrup.
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Auxiliary Police?
No
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
Yes
Liability Insurance in the amount of $200 aggregate.
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Somerville Growing Center
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
03/11/2016
Alcohol License?
No
Approval Conditions:
Reviewer: Elise Collins, ISD Health, Approved with Conditions
1. All food must come from licensed kitchen. Food vendors must apply for temporary food permit. Please provide
more details about event and syrup itself.
Reviewer: CS Fire, Fire Prevention, Approved with Conditions
1. Fire detail required for open burning
Reviewer: Jill Lathan, Recreation, Approved
Reviewer: John J. Long, City Clerk, Complete
Reviewer: CS Mayor, Mayor's Office, Approved
Reviewer: John J. Long, City Clerk, Approved
Reviewer: CS Traffic and Parking, Traffic and Parking, Approved
Reviewer: Christine Morin, Public Works, Approved
Reviewer: David Monte, Police, Approved
Reviewer: John J. Long, City Clerk, Approved