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PE Gilman Square BP 10-16 — File 212533
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