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PE SAC Porchfest 5-14 — File 213560
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL22-000015
File #: 22-004142
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Somerville Arts Council
Event name: PorchFest
Description: PorchFest is a traditional approach with
bands performing on local porches, while guests move
through the city. This event is decentralized efforts among
bands neighborhoods and community--- this is not a
festival per se. The intent is to showcase Somerville's
musical talent.
Location: The event takes place on different porches
around the city. So different neighborhoods will be involved
at different times of day. Different zones in Somerville are
considered as: West Somerville, Central and East
Somerville.
Date(s): May 14, 2022
Rain date(s): May 15, 2022
Setup starts at (time): 11am
Event starts at (time): 12pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 7pm
Event ends at (time): 6pm
Entertainment: Music
Temporary Structures: We will work with city and DPW
in placing portajohns around the city.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 5,000
Total people attending: 7,000
Maximum attendees accommodated: 7,000
Total Somerville residents attending: 6,000
Attendee fees or suggested donations: none
What is your budget for this event: 1,000
Social or cultural benefits:
PorchFest is an opportunity to showcase local talent. This
citywide event provides space and time for all level
musicians to perform from the comfort of their porch.
Financial benefits:
PorchFest is brings the community together and out into
the neighborhoods. We have collected feedback from
businesses that PorchFest is one of their busiest
business days.
Event Contact: Iaritza Menjivar
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] x2998
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Social Media, newsletters
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
We will work with police to make sure there is crowd
control and sidewalks and streets remain clear and safe.
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
We will work with City DPW to place portajohns around
the city.
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
October 02, 2021
May 2018
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Dennis Sullivan, Approved with Conditions
Please refer the to IAP for fire detail requirements.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Sean Sylvester, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved