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PE Rogers Ave BP 9-18 — File 212341
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL21-000109
File #: 21-011141
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Mr Roger's Neighborhood
Event name: Rogers' Ave Block Party
Description: Kids play in the street, draw on the pavement,
and play corn hole while the grown ups gossip, newcomers
meet old-timers, and an impromptu talent show gets
everyone laughing, even the serious, sober ones.
Location: Rogers Ave from Boston Ave to Kidder Ave
Date(s): 09/18/2021
Rain date(s): 09/25/2021
Setup starts at (time): 3pm
Event starts at (time): 4pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 9pm
Event ends at (time): 8pm
Entertainment: an impromptu talent show.
Temporary Structures: none
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 30
Total people attending: 40
Maximum attendees accommodated: 75
Total Somerville residents attending: 40
Attendee fees or suggested donations: none
What is your budget for this event: $7.99
Social or cultural benefits:
This a block party. You can meet more neighbors at a block
party then even during a snow emergency, and they're
more relaxed, too !
Financial benefits:
Block parties strenghten neighbors' ties to each other, and
to the city in general. The more we like Somerville, the
more we want to pay it forward.
Event Contact: Alex the Jester
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Food served?
Yes
potluck dishes
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Rogers Ave from Boston Ave to Kidder 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?
No
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Scott Whalen, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved with Conditions
No meters should be blocked
Christine Morin, Approved
Dennis Sullivan, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions
APPROVAL CONDITION KTR 210826: Parking meters on Rogers Ave must remain open. Install barriers at the driveway for
119 Rogers Ave to allow access to the four metered spots.
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved