Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Belmont BP 9-19 — File 212455
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL21-000095
File #: 21-010540
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Mark Chenevert
Event name: Belmont Street " South " Block Party
Description: An easygoing , first - time get together for the
residents of this neighborhood and environs . No public
alcohol consumption , no live amplified band , but perhaps
a visit by a firetruck , chalk drawing , disk throwing ,
potluck food contributions , and meet and greet the
neighbors .
Location: Belmont St between Belmont Place ( not
including ) and Belmont Square ( included )
Date(s): September 19 , 2021
Rain date(s): September 26th , 2021
Setup starts at (time): 1:30 pm
Event starts at (time): 2 pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 5:30 pm
Event ends at (time): 5 pm
Entertainment: None , though someone might play music
from their homes , and some acoustic jam sessions may
take place .
Temporary Structures: There are plans for a " bouncy
castle " , to be rented from the Truevalue rental in
Somerville ; size and specs to be determined .
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 75
Total people attending: 70
Maximum attendees accommodated: 100
Total Somerville residents attending: 70
Attendee fees or suggested donations: None
What is your budget for this event: Fees and other
expenses will be met by private res
Social or cultural benefits:
A block party for residents of Belmont St . " south " and
environs would develop an already strong sense of
solidarity and community . There are also tentative plans
for a visit from the local Lowell St . Fire Station .
Financial benefits:
None , unless you count in the cost of food and other
services being supplied by private citizens , which would
support local businesses .
Event Contact: Mark Chenevert ( see above )
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Actually , it's for the specific neighborhood of Belmont St . "
South " , so , while one can't keep people from attending ,
only residents were notified .
Food served?
Yes
Pot luck , outdoor grill style offerings from private residents
.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Belmont St . from Summer St. to Somerville Ave . will have
to be blocked off , but our intention is to only block the
street form Belmont Place to Belmont Square .
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
If one is required , then we will arrange for it , and realize
that there may be a minimum nuber of hours required .
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
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved