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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL21-000091 File #: 21-010323   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Gilman Square Neighborhood Association   Event name: Gilman Square Block Party Description: In coordination with the City of Somerville, this event will both help build community around Gilman Square after a hard, isolated couple of years and help the community articulate what the future development of Gilman Square should look like. We plan to invite city leaders, project leaders, nongovernmental organization leaders to come table at our event in order to engage in outreach, education, and promotion of their programs/agencies/projects. We will also have local bands and plenty of activities for all ages.   Location: Bradley Street from Pearl Street and Radcliffe Road is our primary location. Second location: Richdale Ave from Lee St and School St & Essex St from Richdale Ave and Medford St. Date(s): 10/16/2021   Rain date(s): 10/17/2021 Setup starts at (time): 11:00   Event starts at (time): 12:00  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6:30   Event ends at (time): 6:00 Entertainment: Local bands playing live music, kids games, food trucks, informational tables Temporary Structures: Not finalized yet but likely inflatable kids games. Games will not be on the way of emergency vehicles passing down the street Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 750   Total people attending: 750     Maximum attendees accommodated: 750   Total Somerville residents attending: 750   Attendee fees or suggested donations: Donations for causes TBD will be encouraged   What is your budget for this event: There is no set budget   Social or cultural benefits:  In coordination with the City of Somerville, this event will both help build community around Gilman Square after a hard, isolated couple of years and help the community articulate what the future development of Gilmans Square should look like. We plan to invite city leaders, project leaders, nongovernmental organization leaders to come table at our event in order to engage in outreach, education, and promotion of their programs/agencies/projects. We will also have local bands and plenty of activities for all ages.   Financial benefits:  We plan to invite many local food purveyors to provide food and drink at the block party, as well as encourage visitors to visit other local restaurants. Event Contact: Will Monson Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Facebook posting; posters; word of mouth; email blast; City notices, if available Food served? Yes Numerous food trucks will be parked at the end of Bradley Street. If available, local Gilman Square restaurants will also participate Caterer used? No Alcohol served? Yes Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Bradley Street between Pearl Street and Radcliffe Road is our primary location. If this location is unavailable our secondary location is Richdale Ave between Lee St and
School St & Essex St between Richdale Ave and Medford St. Sidewalks blocked? No Arrangements:     Police Detail: Yes Outside of the Mad Oyster parking lot, where alcohol will be served Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? Yes Port-o-potties Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes 9/28/2019 Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Scott Whalen, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Christine Morin, Approved Dennis Sullivan, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved