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PE Indiana BP 7-18 — File 212193
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL21-000051
File #: 21-008264
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Sara Halawa
Event name: Indiana Ave Block Party
Description: We will close the street and have a party that
neighbors will be invited it. We will include neighbors who've
moved away and who live on nearby streets too!
Location: Indiana Ave from Broadway to Pennsylvania Ave
Date(s): Sunday, July 18th
Rain date(s): Sunday, July 25th
Setup starts at (time): 2pm
Event starts at (time): 3pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 10pm
Event ends at (time): 9pm
Entertainment: none
Temporary Structures: In years past we have rented a
bounce house. We'll see if that happens again.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 40
Total people attending: 50
Maximum attendees accommodated: 150
Total Somerville residents attending: 50
Attendee fees or suggested donations: none
What is your budget for this event: none
Social or cultural benefits:
Our neighbors all look forward to coming together for the
block party every year and it has helped to build a strong
sense of community on our street.
Financial benefits:
none
Event Contact: Sara Halawa
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
We use word of mouth, texting, emailing and flyering.
Food served?
Yes
Potluck style buffet.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
Yes
Neighbors will bring their grills into their driveways.
Streets blocked?
Yes
Indiana Ave from Broadway to Pennsylvania Ave
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
I can't remember the exact dates but we had this party in
2019 and 2018.
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Scott Whalen, Approved with Conditions
Albert Bargoot, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Christine Morin, Approved
Dennis Sullivan, Approved
John J. Long, Approved