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PE Porchfest on Beech 5-13 — File 23-0629
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000061
File #: 23-005510
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Roberto Ramalho Fischer
Event name: Porchfest on Beech St
Description: https://somervilleartscouncil.org/porchfest
Porchfests are events where various neighborhoods
setup porches and bands for afternoons of music!
Audiences can stroll from block to block, taking in the
local sounds.
Location: Beech St between Somerville Ave and Pitman
St
Date(s): May 13, 2023
Rain date(s): May 14, 2023
Setup starts at (time): 1:30pm
Event starts at (time): 2pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 4:30pm
Event ends at (time): 4pm
Entertainment: Roda de Choro - An ensemble of
traditional brazilian music where anyone can participate
Temporary Structures: None
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 30
Total people attending: 30
Maximum attendees accommodated: 30
Total Somerville residents attending: 30
Attendee fees or suggested donations: 0
What is your budget for this event: 0
Social or cultural benefits:
Porchfest 2023
Financial benefits:
N/A
Event Contact: Roberto Ramalho Fischer
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Registration on Porchfest 2023 website and word of
mouth
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Beech St between Somerville Ave and Pitman St
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?
No
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved with Conditions
PorchFest block parties between Willow Ave. and Central St. must take place between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. with 30 min.
each for set-up and cleanup.
Kevin Roche, Approved
Timothy Bakey, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved