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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL21-000127 File #: 16-002976   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Gabrielle Collins   Event name: Somerville Porchfest 2021 Description: https://somervilleartscouncil.org/porchfest   Location: Pearson Road between Broadway and Warner street Date(s): Saturday October 2, 2021   Rain date(s): N/A Setup starts at (time): 11:30am   Event starts at (time): Noon  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 2:30pm   Event ends at (time): 2:00pm Entertainment: Local bands Maximum Hackman and The Best Ever Temporary Structures: perhaps an awning for shade and a few chairs in the street, for those who can't stand for long Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 100   Total people attending: variable     Maximum attendees accommodated: 300   Total Somerville residents attending: 100   Attendee fees or suggested donations: N/A   What is your budget for this event: N/A   Social or cultural benefits:  Somerville Porchfest is a longstanding citywide event that showcases the talents of local musicians. Pedestrians of Somerville are treated to a free show no matter where they roam that day. Residents will stand in the streets or on sidewalks and watch folks perform on their porches.   Financial benefits:  N/A Event Contact: Gabrielle Collins Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes the bands will announce dates on Twitter and Facebook Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Pearson Road between Broadway and Warner St 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 with Conditions Road may only be closed from 11:30PM-2:30 PM (30 mins before and 30 mins after designated Porchfest times. If
crowd conditions become unsafe and too large, the Somerville Police will revoke the road closure and require organizer to halt the performance in order to disperse the crowds. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Christine Morin, Approved Dennis Sullivan, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved