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PE Discover Davis 9-5 — File 212289
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