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PE Honk Seven Hills 10-9 — File 212532
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL21-000142
File #: 21-013241
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: HONK!
Event name: HONK! Festival
Description: Opening Ceremony and band
performances
Location: Seven Hills Park around the raised T vent.
Date(s): 10/09/2021
Rain date(s): None
Setup starts at (time): 10:00 AM
Event starts at (time): 10:30 AM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 9:30 PM
Event ends at (time): 9:00 PM
Entertainment: Brass bands, all acoustic.
Temporary Structures: None
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 250
Total people attending: 500
Maximum attendees accommodated: 250
Total Somerville residents attending: 275
Attendee fees or suggested donations: None
What is your budget for this event: $5000
Social or cultural benefits:
Free entertainment and expression of core values of
inclusion and care for people and the earth.
Financial benefits:
Positive image of the City as a center for arts and
community. Patronage of local businesses by attendees.
Opportunity for community and arts organizations to gain
visibility.
Event Contact: Harris Gruman
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Press advisories, mailing list, fliers, website.
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
Special event liability insurance through Cleary Insurance.
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Seven Hills Park
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
Every Columbus Day Saturday since 2006 except 2020.
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved with Conditions
Must have approval from Parks and Recreation to use the park.
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