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PE Tuftonia Day 4-29 — File 213570
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