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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL21-000158 File #: 18-020432   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Tufts University Social Collective (TUSC)   Event name: Tuftonia's Day Carnival Description: The annual carnival is held each year on Fletcher Field and consists of mechanical carnival rides, a variety of food trucks, music and other entertainment.   Location: Fletcher Field at Tufts University, and portion of Professors Row between Curtis St and Packard Ave Date(s): 04/29/2022   Rain date(s): 05/02/2022 Setup starts at (time): 12:00 pm on Wednesday prior   Event starts at (time): 5:00 pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 11:00 pm, with some carnival rides load out the next day   Event ends at (time): 9:00 pm Entertainment: Mechanical carnival rides provided by Cushing Amusements (Wilmington, MA), about 12 food trucks (all with proper city permits and inspections) and this year will include a few street performers (magician, balloonist, bubble artist) and music (not live). Temporary Structures: Inflatable activities, such as a bounce house, 10x10' pop-up tents for some activities, and mechanical rides that are inspected by the state before operating. Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 2,000   Total people attending: 4,000     Maximum attendees accommodated: 6,000   Total Somerville residents attending: 0- due to COVID policies   Attendee fees or suggested donations: n/a   What is your budget for this event: 90,000.00   Social or cultural benefits:  This annual event celebrates the conclusion of the academic year, and brings a number of local businesses to campus for students to enjoy free food from food trucks with a variety of cuisine, as well as carnival rides and other entertainment.   Financial benefits:  This event involves over a dozen local small businesses and restaurants, as well as provides a space for neighbors of the campus to interact with current students in a positive way. Event Contact: John Wescott Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? No Food served? Yes 12 food trucks, all with proper permits and inspections Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Professors Row between Packard Ave and Curtis St Sidewalks blocked? No Arrangements:     Police Detail: Yes TEMS, TUPD, SFD Parking (for Attendees)? Yes campus parking at Fletcher Lot Restrooms? Yes portable toilets Liability Insurance? Yes Tufts carries liability insurance, and requires all vendors that participate in the event to provide a COI naming Tufts and the City of Somerville as additionally insured. Will any public parks be used? No
Has the event occurred in the last two years? No Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Dennis Sullivan, Approved with Conditions One or 2 fire detail will need to be applied for this event. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Scott Whalen, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved