Matters ▸ Attachment
PE MSPCA 5-17 — File 209726
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL20-000021
File #: 20-002344
Application for: Public Event, Special Alcohol, Malt Only
Organization name: MSPCA-Angell Fast and Furriest
5K
Event name: MSPCA-Angell Fast and Furriest 5K: Run,
Walk, Wag
Description: A canine-friendly 5K "run, walk, wag" race,
which raises around $250,000 for animals in need in
Massachusetts. Typically 2,000 humans and 1,000
canines attend, with vendor booths, food, and activities
for all post-race.
Location: The MSPCA Fast and Furriest 5K will start
and finish at DCR Baxter Park at Assembly Row in
Somerville. The race itself will run around the river. At the
finish, we hope to serve beer to 21+ finishers in the
ampitheater (which we will fence off).
Date(s): 5/17/2020
Rain date(s): none
Setup starts at (time): 6:00AM on May 16
Event starts at (time): 8:00am on May 17
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 3:00pm on May
17
Event ends at (time): 1:00pm on May 17
Entertainment: We host canine contests from a stage
post-race. Generally three contests (best trick, best
kisser, best costume). Other than that, we play music on
a speaker and let the attendees mingle.
Temporary Structures: 10x10 tents for vendor booths,
one 20 x 40 tent for registration, a small stage, fencing as
needed for beer at finish line, many 6 foot tables.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 2,000
Total people attending: 2,000
Maximum attendees accommodated: 2000
Total Somerville residents attending: 500
Attendee fees or suggested donations: $45
registration fee with option to fundraise
What is your budget for this event: $75,000
Social or cultural benefits:
This is one of the only races in the state where you can
run with your dog! All dogs are welcome at the event.
Financial benefits:
We hope to have over 2,000 (human) attendees and their
canine companions. Post-race, many of the attendees
will peruse the shops and restaurants of Assembly Row.
Event Contact: Dana Lawson
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Social media promoted post, email blasts to our
supporters, postcard mailing.
Food served?
Yes
Pizza from ernestos, water, fruit, some pre-packaged
snack give-aways
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
Yes
Alcohol to be served: Malt Only, Outdoors we will fence
off and put a tent up at the Ampitheater area of DCR
Baxter Park at Assembly Row
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
We will hire whatever police detail is needed and
required, and will also hire State Police to cone off the
bridge on 28
Parking (for Attendees)?
Yes
We direct all of our attendees to park in the Assembly
Row garages, as directed by Federal Realty
Restrooms?
Yes
We rent port a potties and sinks
Liability Insurance?
Yes
We will request any insurance needed through the
MSPCA
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
DCR Baxter Park at Assembly Row
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
5/22/16; 5/21/17; 5/20/18; 5/19/19
Approval Conditions:
Reviewer: Maureen Lee, ISD Health, Approved with Conditions
1. Submit a Temporary Food License application to ISD-Health. If needed meetings are available during office
hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays form 8am - 10am. Thank you.
Approved By:
Maureen Lee, Approved with Conditions
Submit a Temporary Food License application to ISD-Health. If needed meetings are available during office hours on
Tuesdays and Thursdays form 8am - 10am. Thank you.
John J. Long, Approved
City Treasurer, Approved
CS Mayor, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Robert Maclaughlan, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Jill Lathan, Approved
Christine Morin, Approved
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