Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Davis Sq Farmer 5-17 — File 23-0619
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000030
File #: 22-003572
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Mass Farmers Market
Event name: Davis Square Farmers Market
Description: weekly local agriculture market
Location: Parking lot at the corner of Herbert and Day
streets
Date(s): May 17th - November 22nd, Wednesdays
Rain date(s): no
Setup starts at (time): 9:30am
Event starts at (time): 12:00pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6:30pm
Event ends at (time): 6:00pm
Entertainment: music granted to by the Somerville Art
Counsel
Temporary Structures: 10x10 tents per vendor
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 75
Total people attending: 800-1400 on average
Maximum attendees accommodated: 800-1400 per week
Total Somerville residents attending: 1500
Attendee fees or suggested donations: none
What is your budget for this event: 0
Social or cultural benefits:
Weekly market selling local agricultural products as well
as creating food access through Snap/HIP
Financial benefits:
In the heart of Davis Square, this market draws
customers with attendance around 2k weekly. Also, we
have a Loyalty program that awards gift card to area
businesses.
Event Contact: B.J. Daniel
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
social media, newsletters, signage
Food served?
Yes
vendors will be selling food at their booths
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
Yes
a vendor will apply for their license
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
Yes
General liability policy for our market with a 1 million
maximum. Mass Farmers market staff our covered buy
our workers comp policy. Individual vendors are all
required to hold their own liability policies
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
every year
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Timothy Bakey, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved