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PE Davis Square Farmers Market 5-20 — File 210120
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