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PE Honk 10-9 — File 212531
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL21-000141
File #: 21-013193
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: HONK Festival
Event name: HONK/MAMAS Neighbor Celebration
Description: With support from the HONK festival,
MAMAS will be organizing a meet-and-greet for
neighbors to learn about mutual aid, and get to know
each other.
Location: Lincoln Park (basketball court) and Nunziato
Date(s): October 9th, 2021
Rain date(s): N/A
Setup starts at (time): 1:00pm
Event starts at (time): 2:00pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 5:00pm
Event ends at (time): 4:30pm
Entertainment: There will be an acoustic brass band
present to play some music and give a lively vibe to the
celebration.
Temporary Structures: There may be a small table with
information and flyers on MAMAS
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 45
Total people attending: 65
Maximum attendees accommodated: 75
Total Somerville residents attending: 60
Attendee fees or suggested donations: $0
What is your budget for this event: $0
Social or cultural benefits:
This is an event to celebrate neighbor-to-neighbor
relationships in partnership with MAMAS, a local mutual
aid organization of neighbors helping neighbors. It
provides a fun, lively space for people to build
relationships with each other in the same neighborhood
of the city.
Financial benefits:
N/A
Event Contact: Harris Gruman
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Residents in the area will reach out to their neighbors
about it.
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
Yes
HONK Festival will acquire liability insurance for this
event.
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Lincoln Park (Basketball court), Nunziato Park,
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
No
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved with Conditions
Must have approval from Parks and Recreation to use the parks.
Scott Whalen, Approved with Conditions
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Christine Morin, Approved
Dennis Sullivan, Approved
Jill Lathan, Approved
Jessica Bellow, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved