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PE SAC ArtBeat 7-10 — File 212142
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL21-000028
File #: 21-006663
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Somerville Arts Council
Event name: ArtBeat 2021 POP
Description: We'll be executing smaller happenings around the
square, roaming performers, music, craft vendors and art
installations.
Location: Annual ArtBeat Festival will take place in Davis
Square.
Closure is on Holland/Elm from Winter to Grove thru square.
Highland is open, detoured at College, all traffic continue onto
College, then if Westbound, take Winter to Holland. No through
traffic on Day. No through traffic on Dover from square. In the
IAP we will detail barricades
Date(s): 07/10/2021
Rain date(s): 07/11/2021
Setup starts at (time): 8AM
Event starts at (time): 11AM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 11PM
Event ends at (time): 9PM
Entertainment: Dance performances, music, art exhibitions,
projection and craft vendors.
Temporary Structures: Small stages and various art
installations, tables and small tents will be used by craft
vendors
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 1000
Total people attending: 700
Maximum attendees accommodated: 1000
Total Somerville residents attending: 700
Attendee fees or suggested donations: none
What is your budget for this event: 10,000
Social or cultural benefits:
ArtBeat Festival brings all of the Somerville community together
to celebrate the different art mediums around our city and to
help support small businesses in the Square.
Financial benefits:
This event will bring crowds to our small businesses who have
been struggling during the panemic.
Event Contact: Iaritza Menjivar
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] ext 2985
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Posters around the city, social media, newsletters
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Closure is on Holland/Elm from Winter to Grove thru square.
Highland is open, detoured at College, all traffic continue onto
College, then if Westbound, take Winter to Holland. No through
traffic on Day. No through traffic on Dover from square. In the
IAP we will detail barricades
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
We will submit a IAP
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Statue Park, Seven Hills, Kenney Basketball Court Park,
Starbucks Davis Square Plaza
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
07/19/2019, 07/10/2020
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Scott Whalen, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Christine Morin, Approved
Dennis Sullivan, Approved with Conditions
If tents larger than 12 x 12 feet are used then a tent permit needs to be pulled from fire prevention.
Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions
APPROVAL CONDITION KTR 210622: See documents tab for Approved TMP layout. College Ave must be accessible via
Highland Ave at all times.
APPROVAL CONDITION KTR 210622: Road closures will result in MBTA bus route interruption. Coordinate festival road
closures with MBTA.
John J. Long, Approved