PE Porchfest on Summit 5-14 — File 213792

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL22-000071 File #: 22-007673   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Somerville Arts Council Porchfest   Event name: Porchfest on Summit Ave Description: For Porchfest 2022, there will be 2 bands playing on Summit Ave from 4-6pm at the west end of the street. There will be many people watching and listening. The intersection of Summit & Vinal is a dangerous curve with many cars cutting through in order to skip the lights on Highland Ave. We request to close Summit Ave only on this side of the street (intersection with Vinal) to keep people safe and prevent cut-through traffic. Residents will still be able to access Summit via Walnut Ave. We would place a sign on the east side saying "no through traffic".   Location: The intersection of Summit Ave & Vinal Ave. Requesting permit to close Summit Ave ONLY on the west side where it intersects with Vinal Ave, for Porchfest only. This is a dangerous curve with lots of cut through traffic. Date(s): May 14, 2022   Rain date(s): none Setup starts at (time): 3:45pm   Event starts at (time): 4pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6:30pm   Event ends at (time): 6pm Entertainment: Porchfest bands (2) Temporary Structures: none Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 30   Total people attending: 60     Maximum attendees accommodated: 60   Total Somerville residents attending: 60   Attendee fees or suggested donations: Porchfest suggests that funds are donated to bands. We will have a collection jar.   What is your budget for this event: $0   Social or cultural benefits:  Porchfest is a well known and long running event in the city helping neighbors build community and spread musical joy.   Financial benefits:  This event boosts local business through increased foot/bike/MBTA traffic, new visitors to the city, etc. Event Contact: Lillian Worth Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Our event is listed on the Porchfest website and there has been a lot of publicity via city mailings. Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Intersection of Summit & Vinal Ave Sidewalks blocked? No Arrangements:     Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes Porchfest 2021 was in the fall (October) and we hosted a band then.

Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Dennis Sullivan, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Sean Sylvester, Approved with Conditions Just to clarify Vinyl Ave is to remain open for traffic. Summit Ave. can be blocked at Vinyl Ave. Eric Weisman, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved