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PE Porchfest on Pearson 10-2 — File 212459
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