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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL21-000082 File #: 21-009406   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Tufts University Undergraduate Orientation   Event name: Discover Davis Description: Discover Davis Square is an annual event where incoming first year students are given paid-for transportation via shuttle into Davis Square. There, they will find tables welcome them, including Tufts Undergraduate Orientation, the Mayor's Office, and Tufts Government & Community Relations.   Location: Statue Park (center of Davis Square) Date(s): 9/5/2021   Rain date(s): n/a Setup starts at (time): 11am   Event starts at (time): 12pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 5pm   Event ends at (time): 4pm Entertainment: n/a Temporary Structures: Three 10x10ft pop-up tents with one 6ft table and chairs at each. Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 100   Total people attending: 1200     Maximum attendees accommodated: 1900   Total Somerville residents attending: 100   Attendee fees or suggested donations: n/a - this event is free and open to all.   What is your budget for this event: n/a   Social or cultural benefits:  Discover Davis Square allows for incoming First-Years at Tufts University to explore campus surroundings. The event provides the opportunity for Somerville businesses to engage with students and increase studentsâ?? knowledge about local stores and restaurants free of charge. While the event is open to the public, it is only advertised internally to the Tufts community members.   Financial benefits:  A number of local business and vendors are contacted to hold special sales to bring in a high volume of University students. Event Contact: John Wescott Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Government & Community Relations will include this event in their regular communications with community members. Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Arrangements:     Police Detail: Yes TUPD Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? Yes Available at the Shuttle Stop at the Mayer Campus Center Liability Insurance? Yes Tufts University liability coverage, COI can be provided if required. Will any public parks be used? Yes Statue Park Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes 9/1/2019 and annually prior Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Scott Whalen, Approved Paul Nonni, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Christine Morin, Approved Dennis Sullivan, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved