PE Bromfield BP 8-21 — File 212204

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL21-000066 File #: 21-008658   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Lindsay Brownell   Event name: Bromfield Road Block Party Description: This is a block party for the residents of Bromfield Road. We will gather outside on the sidewalks and street for an afternoon and evening of chatting, grilling, and camaraderie.   Location: Bromfield Road Date(s): 08/21/2021   Rain date(s): 08/28/2021 Setup starts at (time): 11:00am   Event starts at (time): 12:00pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 7:00pm   Event ends at (time): 5:00pm Entertainment: A small Bluetooth speaker will be playing music outside. Temporary Structures: Folding tables and chairs may be placed in the street (allowing a thruway for car traffic) or on sidewalks Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 25   Total people attending: 40     Maximum attendees accommodated: 100   Total Somerville residents attending: 40   Attendee fees or suggested donations: Food or supplies for the block party   What is your budget for this event: None; residents will be donating supplies and food   Social or cultural benefits:  This event is to allow residents of Bromfield Road to meet each other and improve neighborhood camaraderie after a year of social distancing and isolation.   Financial benefits:  None Event Contact: Lindsay Brownell Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes We will be posting flyers on Bromfield Road residents' doors one week prior to the event. Food served? Yes Attendees are encouraged to bring food to contribute potluck-style. We will ask that all food is labeled with common allergens. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? Yes At least one resident will be contributing their outdoor grill and using it to cook food Streets blocked? Yes We will have folding tables and chairs set up in the street and sidewalks to encourage our community members to gather and chat with each other. We may also set up games like cornhole in the street and sidewalks. Sidewalks blocked? Yes We will have folding tables and chairs set up in the street and sidewalks to encourage our community members to gather and chat with each other. We may also set up games like cornhole in the street and sidewalks. 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 Andrea Torres, Approved