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PE Belmont BP 10-17 — File 212467
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL21-000129
File #: 21-012621
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Leah Bloom
Event name: Belmont Street Block Party
Description: A free block party with music, food, and
socializing for all ages.
Location: Belmont Street from Spring Hill Terrace to
Highland Ave
Date(s): October 17, 2021
Rain date(s): October 24, 2021
Setup starts at (time): 1pm
Event starts at (time): 2pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 8pm
Event ends at (time): 7pm
Entertainment: Possibly a live musical jam session
Temporary Structures: Possibly individually owned shade
structures
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 30
Total people attending: 60
Maximum attendees accommodated: 100
Total Somerville residents attending: 60
Attendee fees or suggested donations: 0
What is your budget for this event: 0
Social or cultural benefits:
Block party allows residents to socialize and build
connections with neighbors, gives children safe space to
play, and offers opportunities for mutual aid. We have a
block mailing list and members are enthusiastic about this
event (as well as a separate street closure for PorchFest,
covered under a separate license application).
Financial benefits:
None
Event Contact: Leah Bloom
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Email to block list, flyers
Food served?
Yes
Individual residents may choose to serve food.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Belmont St from Spring Hill Terrace to 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?
No
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Scott Whalen, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Christine Morin, Approved
Dennis Sullivan, Approved
Jessica Bellow, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved