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PE Porchest on Belmont 10-2 — File 212462
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL21-000126
File #: 21-012605
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Eric Mumpower
Event name: Porchfest on northern Belmont St
Description: At least one band will be performing a free
concert on this section of Belmont Street
Location: Belmont St between Spring Hill Terr and
Highland Ave
Date(s): 10/02/2021
Rain date(s): 10/03/2021
Setup starts at (time): 1:30pm
Event starts at (time): 2pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 4:30pm
Event ends at (time): 4pm
Entertainment: live acoustic brass band
Temporary Structures: None
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 60
Total people attending: 150
Maximum attendees accommodated: 100
Total Somerville residents attending: 140
Attendee fees or suggested donations: 0
What is your budget for this event: 0
Social or cultural benefits:
Porchfest is a wonderful social and cultural event.
Financial benefits:
N/A
Event Contact: Eric Mumpower
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Somerville Porchfest web site, social media for the band(s)
performing
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Belmont St between Spring Hill Terr and Highland 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?
Yes
05/11/2019 (the same band performed here for the 2019
porchfest, but without a street closure. It was very difficult
to maintain public safety without the street being formally
closed.)
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Scott Whalen, Approved with Conditions
Road may only be closed from 1:30PM-4:30 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