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PE COVID Recognization 12-11 — File 212747
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL21-000160
File #: 21-017192
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Somerville Arts Council
Event name: Recognizing Somerville COVID-19 deaths
and loss
Description: The Mayor's office and Arts Council present
a temporary public installation to honor and remember the
lives that have been lost because of the virus.
Location: Symphony Park, entirely. Specifically, the
structure towards the end of the park.
Date(s): 12/11/2021
Rain date(s): 12/18/2021
Setup starts at (time): 11am
Event starts at (time): 1pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 3pm
Event ends at (time): 2pm
Entertainment: There will be a solo musician that will
present his music piece for 5-10mins. The mayor will be
giving a brief presentation as well as two other community
member speeches. We will also have a couple tables with
flags and markers for the audience to decorate and hang.
This installation will be up for about 2 weeks, dependent of
the wear of the weather.
Temporary Structures: none
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 100
Total people attending: 150
Maximum attendees accommodated: 150
Total Somerville residents attending: 150
Attendee fees or suggested donations: none
What is your budget for this event: 1,000
Social or cultural benefits:
The Mayor's office and Arts Council are working on a
temporary public installation to honor and remember the
lives that have been lost because of the virus.
Financial benefits:
A community event to bring people from all over the city to
East Somerville, which was severely affected by the
pandemic and shut downs.
Event Contact: Iaritza Menjivar
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] ext 2985
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Press Release, social media
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
We can talk to police about having a couple community
police around
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Symphony Park
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
No
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Jill Lathan, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Dennis Sullivan, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Scott Whalen, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved