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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL22-000012 File #: 22-003572   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Davis Square Farmers Market   Event name: Davis Square Farmers Market Description: The Davis Square armers market will be held from 12-6pm every Wednesday starting May 18th and ending Nov 23rd. We provide access to local fresh food from farms and other local food purveyors   Location: The location of the farmers market is in the parking lot at the corner of Day and Herbert St, across from Flatbread. T Date(s): May 18th-November 23rd   Rain date(s): None. We're open rain or shine Setup starts at (time): 10am   Event starts at (time): 12pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 7pm   Event ends at (time): 6pm Entertainment: Occasional music as well as educational workshops and demonstrations Temporary Structures: Each of our vendors will be erecting at least one 10x10' tent Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 75   Total people attending: 800 to 1400 on average     Maximum attendees accommodated: 800 to 1400 per week   Total Somerville residents attending: 1000   Attendee fees or suggested donations: None   What is your budget for this event: N/A   Social or cultural benefits:  This is a culturally inclusive event for residents that provides access to local fresh food for the community. In addition to offering a wide array of local produce and food to Somerville residents, we also extend a $15 SNAP Match per customer every week to those experiencing food insecurity who take advantage of the federal nutritional assistance program.   Financial benefits:  Besides bringing increased foot traffic to Davis Square, we also partner with surrounding local businesses for cross promotional purposes and many of our vendors are Somerville-based. Event Contact: Cameron Ingram Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Social media, newsletters, signage, ads, working with other organizations in the community Food served? Yes The market will include a couple vendors serving ready- to-eat food Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Arrangements:     Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? Yes We have a general liability policy for our market with a $1,000,000 maximum. Mass Farmers Markets staff is covered by our workers compensation policy. Individual vendors are all required to hold their own liability policies. Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes We have hosted the Davis Square farmers market for many years running
Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Dennis Sullivan, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Sean Sylvester, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved