PE Porchfest on Charnwood 5-13 — File 23-0605

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000027 File #: 23-003462   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Jonathan Bernhardt   Event name: PorchFest on Charnwood Description: On Saturday, May 13, musicians and bands throughout Somerville will celebrate and utilize an underused public venue: The Porch. Acts ranging from bollywood funk, cosmic americana, killer blues, Moroccan, Balkan, gospel, American space rock and clawhammer banjo will serenade passersby from porches throughout Somerville.   Location: Charnwood Rd from Hancock St to Willow Ave. Date(s): 5/13/2023   Rain date(s): 5/14/2023 Setup starts at (time): 1:30pm   Event starts at (time): 2:00pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 4:30pm   Event ends at (time): 4:00pm Entertainment: In past years, as many as three porches and driveways on Charnwood Road have hosted musical performances. Temporary Structures: None. Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 500   Total people attending: 1000     Maximum attendees accommodated: 1000   Total Somerville residents attending: 500   Attendee fees or suggested donations: None.   What is your budget for this event: $0   Social or cultural benefits:  PorchFest brings together neighbors who rarely interact during the year. It also shows off Somerville's musicians to residents and non-residents.   Financial benefits:  People walk from street to street to see live music. Along the way, they stop into shops to grab a snack or to enter a store they haven't visited before. Event Contact: Jonathan Bernhardt Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes The Somerville Arts Council takes the lead in promoting the event throughout the city. In addition, individual musicians will be promoting their own performances on social media. Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Charnwood Rd from Hancock St to Willow Ave Sidewalks blocked? No Arrangements:     Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes Annually since 2011, except for 2020. This is the third time we are seeking a license to have the street closed to traffic. We asked for and received a license to have the street closed to traffic in 2020, prior to the event's cancellation due to COVID. We received a second

license in 2022 and the event on Charnwood Rd proceeded without incident. Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved with Conditions Event may take place from 2 to 4 p.m. with 30 min. set-up and cleanup. Kevin Roche, Approved Timothy Bakey, Approved with Conditions Movable barriers to maintain access for emergency vehicles. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved