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PE Davis Farmers 5-18 — File 213562
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