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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL22-000013 File #: 22-003581   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Independent Film Society of Boston   Event name: Independent Film Festival Boston Description: Film Festival   Location: In and around the Somerville Theatre (55 Davis Square) Date(s): April 27 - May 2   Rain date(s): N/A Setup starts at (time): 10am on 4/27   Event starts at (time): 7pm on 4/27  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): noon on 5/03   Event ends at (time): 11:59pm on 5/02 Entertainment: Films Temporary Structures: None Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 1000   Total people attending: 10000     Maximum attendees accommodated: 10000   Total Somerville residents attending: 8000   Attendee fees or suggested donations: Most films start at $12   What is your budget for this event: $200,000   Social or cultural benefits:  We bring a diverse variety of films and filmmakers to Somerville to share their stories with the community.   Financial benefits:  Many festival attendees patronize the shops and restaurants in Davis Square. Event Contact: Brian Tamm Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes posters, social media, ads on WBUR Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Arrangements:     Police Detail: Yes If we need extra security for high-profile guests Parking (for Attendees)? No In previous years, we worked with the Mayor's office to bag meters on Dover and Meacham, by the Teatre Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? Yes We will have event insurance over and above what the Someville Theatre has. Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes Although we were virtual in 2020 and 2021, as the Somerville Theatre was closed due to Covid, the festival took place every April from 2003 to 2019. Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Dennis Sullivan, Approved with Conditions Please submit a fire detail application for fire prevention. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Sean Sylvester, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved