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PE Davis Square Farmers Market 5-20 — File 210120

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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL20-000048 File #: 20-005229 Application for: Public Event Organization name: Davis Sq Farmers Markets Event name: Davis Sq Farmers Market Description: The farmers market will be held from 12-6pm every Wednesday of the season starting May 20th to Nov 25th. We provide access to local fresh food from farms and food purveyors. Location: The location of the farmers market is in the parking lot at the corner of Day and Herbert St, across from Flatbreads. The farmers market takes up about half of this lot every Wednesday from May - November, with 23 10x10 tent spaces and a few parking spaces. Date(s): May 20th to Nov 25th; Every Wednesday Rain date(s): None. Open rain or shine. Setup starts at (time): 8am Event starts at (time): 12pm Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 7pm Event ends at (time): 6pm Entertainment: None Temporary Structures: We will have tents for each of our vendors and farmers. Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 75 to 150 Total people attending: 1400 Maximum attendees accommodated: 1200 to 1400 per week Total Somerville residents attending: 1200 Attendee fees or suggested donations: None What is your budget for this event: N/A Social or cultural benefits: This is a cultural inclusive event for residents that provides access to local fresh food to the community. Financial benefits: We will frequently host other non-profits or various organizations to promote one another. Event Contact: Jessi Rubin Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Social media, newsletters, ads, working with other organizations in the community Food served? Yes Many types of food vendors and farmers Caterer used? No Alcohol served? Yes Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Arrangements: Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? Yes We have a general liability policy for our market with a $1,000,000 maximum. Mass Farmers Markets staff is covered by our workers compensation policy. Individual vendors are all required to hold their own liability policies. Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes We always have hosted the Davis Sq market for several years from May to November
Approval Conditions: Reviewer: CS Mayor, Mayor's Office, Approved with Conditions 1. Farmers' market organizers must work with the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division to create a safety plan that must be approved by ISD. Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved with Conditions CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Donna Pickett, Approved Paul Nonni, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Christine Morin, Approved John J. Long, Approved