PE Tennyson BP 7-24 — File 212197

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL21-000055 File #: 21-008503   Application for: Public Event Organization name: David Palmater   Event name: Post-COVID Block Party Description: Our post-COVID Block Party will encourage the neighbors of this block to meet each other, and share games, conversations and a picnic. Since this event is in front of our homes, we do not need to address parking; we will use our own home restrooms as needed.   Location: Our block of Tennyson Street is a one way street, running from Pembroke St one way to Medford St. Date(s): Saturday 07/24/2021   Rain date(s): Sunday 07/25/2021 Setup starts at (time): 1:00p   Event starts at (time): 2:00p  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 8:30p   Event ends at (time): 8:00p Entertainment: There will be summer activities such as cornhole game, drawing on the street with chalk, bubbles, giant JENGA game, water balloons, etc. Temporary Structures: We will have 2-3 canopies which are 10'x10'. We will have tables for the picnic food. Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 25 persons   Total people attending: 45-50 persons     Maximum attendees accommodated: 60-70 persons   Total Somerville residents attending: 45-50 persons   Attendee fees or suggested donations: $0.00 We are going to ask residents to donate whatever they can towards the picnic and the festivities, including lawn chairs.   What is your budget for this event: none   Social or cultural benefits:  Our post-COVID Block Party will encourage the neighbors of this block to meet each other, and share games, conversations and a picnic. Our residents speak English, Portuguese and Spanish, and range in age from babies to retirees.   Financial benefits:  We will purchase picnic supplies, food, decorations, etc. from local businesses. Event Contact: Dave Palmater Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? No Food served? Yes picnic food: We plan on grilling hotdogs, hamburgers and sausages. We are asking for picnic sides such as potato salad, chips, sliced vegs, etc and desserts such as cookies and cupcakes. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? Yes We will grill in our driveway at 22 Tennyson Street, well away from our children. We will have 2-3 Weber charcoal grills. Streets blocked? Yes Please have our Dep't of Public Works block our street at Pembroke and Tennyson (again, we are a one way street). 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? No Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Scott Whalen, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Christine Morin, Approved Dennis Sullivan, Approved John J. Long, Approved