Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Summer in the Park 8-24 — File 24-1021
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000094
File #: 24-005524
Public Event
Application for:
East Somerville Main Streets
Organization name:
Summer in the park: Back to School.
Event name:
We will have live music, food, artisan
Description:
vendors, and activities. This will be free to the public.
Symphony Park and first block of Florence
Location:
Street if street closure is granted: requesting closure of first
block of Florence adjacent to the park from Pearl St. to
extending to just beyond #50 Florence
Saturday, August 24
Date(s):
Saturday, August 25
Rain date(s):
1:00 pm
Setup starts at (time):
3:00 pm
Event starts at (time):
7:00 pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
6:00 pm
Event ends at (time):
Activities for the kids and the whole family.
Entertainment:
A space to share moments.
We will have tables and limited
Temporary Structures:
10x10 tents according to the space. Live music and
speakers/amps.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 150
Total people attending: 250
Maximum attendees accommodated: 280
Total Somerville residents attending: 200
This event will
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
be free and open to the public
1.500
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
This event will be part of a new series for East Somerville
Min Streets, Summer in the Park. We hope to highlight
local businesses, artists and musicians. It is also part of
our ongoing efforts to revitalize our parks in Somerville.
Financial benefits:
Our small businesses and vendors will be invited to the
event, selling food, drinks and goods to also interact with
the community and promote local support.
Paula Ochoa Tovar
Event Contact:
[phone removed]
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
We will advertise in our newsletter that reaches 2.000
subscribers. We will promote on social media and our
website. Additional partner organizations share the
information.
Food served?
Yes
We will have restaurants selling snacks and minutas, also
ice coffee drinks.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
First block of Florence adjacent to the park from Pearl St.
to extending to just beyond #50 Florence
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
Materials will be printed in Spanish and Portugues allowing
language accessibility. Also local and immigrant
businesses will be selling goods.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
We will request police detail.
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
Yes
ESMS has event insurance,
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Symphony Park. 46 Pearl St Somerville, MA 02145
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
No
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Susan Yerkes, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Use only easily moveable barriers to block the street. A travel lane must remain free and clear of any obstructions in the event emergency vehicles need to
pass through.
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved