PE Porchfest on Webster 10-2 — File 212461

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL21-000122 File #: 21-012358   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Webster St Block Party   Event name: Webster St Block Party for Porchfest with The Erlenmeyers Description: A group of neighbors in our block want to host a band for Porchfest on Oct 2 (Somerville Arts Council). We have done this in the past, but because of construction there is no private parcel to comfortably (and with distance) host the band and guests. We would like to block the street and host outside. We will provide chairs for guests to sit at a safe distance from each other   Location: Webster St between Cutter and Franklin Date(s): October 2, 2021   Rain date(s): none Setup starts at (time): 3:30pm   Event starts at (time): 4pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6:30pm   Event ends at (time): 6pm Entertainment: The Erlenmeyers will play (Porchfest) from 4-6pm Temporary Structures: 10 to 15 chairs on the street Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 20-30 people   Total people attending: 50 people     Maximum attendees accommodated: 30 people   Total Somerville residents attending: 50 people   Attendee fees or suggested donations: none   What is your budget for this event: the event is at no cost   Social or cultural benefits:  A group of neighbors in our block want to host a band for Porchfest on Oct 2 (Somerville Arts Council). We have done this in the past, but because of construction there is no private parcel to comfortably (and with distance) host the band and guests. We would like to block the street and host outside. We will provide chairs for guests to sit at a safe distance from each other   Financial benefits:  Not direct, but Porchfest has the least amounts of bands in East Somerville. If we promote and attract audience to our band (and others in the neighborhood) attendants might stay after and eat and shop in the Broadway business district. If permitted, we will coordinate with East Somerville Main Streets, and others, to promote the event. Event Contact: Paula Magnelli Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Webster st from Cutter to Franklin. We will request parked cars to be moved, making room for the band. 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 3:30PM-6:30 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