Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Humane 7-19 — File 203636
PUBLIC EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL17000098
File #: 17008895
Organization name: The Humane League
Event name: Vegan Ice Cream Social
Description: This event will bring the community together
to enjoy vegan ice cream and raise awareness about The
Humane League's work here in Boston. We will feature
ice cream from FoMu Alternative Ice Cream and a topping
bar sponsored by Somerville business Oat Shop.
Location: 48 Harvard Ave Powder House Park aka
Nathan Tufts Park
Date(s): 07/19/2017
Rain date(s): 07/26/2017
Setup starts at (time): 5:00pm
Event starts at (time): 6:00pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 9:00pm
Event ends at (time): 8:00pm
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 300
Total people attending: 500
Maximum attendees accommodated:
Total Somerville residents attending: 250
Attendee fees or suggested donations: Suggested
donation of $5 but no one will be turned away for lack of
funds
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
This event will bring the residents of Somerville together.
This event is being sponsored by FoMu Alternative Ice
Cream & Cafe. Please visit them at one of their locations
for great vegan ice cream!
The mission of The Humane League, why we exist, is to
reduce animal suffering by inspiring change at all levels.
This sense of purpose drives every action in our
unrelenting march forward for animals.
Financial benefits:
Oat Shop will be providing topping for our topping bar and
will be prominently featured at the event. The crowd will
undoubtedly go to Somerville businesses before or after
the event.
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Food served?
Yes
NonDairy Ice Cream and various toppings
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/openflame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Auxiliary Police?
No
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
Renting portapotties
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Powder House Park aka Nathan Tufts Park
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
No
Alcohol License?
No
Approval Conditions:
Reviewer: John J. Long, City Clerk, Approved
Reviewer: CS Mayor, Mayor's Office, Approved
Reviewer: Scott Whalen, Police, Approved
Reviewer: CS Traffic and Parking, Traffic and Parking, Approved
Reviewer: Christine Morin, Public Works, Approved
Reviewer: Elise Collins, ISD Health, Approved with Conditions
1. Oat Shop and Fomu must apply for a temporary food permit at least two weeks prior to event. The only food that
may be distributed to the public must come from Fomu and Oat Shop. Event coordinators must work with
vendors to supply electricity needed to keep food at the correct temperatures.
Reviewer: Jill Lathan, Recreation, Approved
Reviewer: John J. Long, City Clerk, Approved
Reviewer: Elise Collins, ISD Health,