Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Josephine Ave BP 9-14 — File 24-1067
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000158
File #: 24-014625
Public Event
Application for:
Josephine Avenue Block Party
Organization name:
Josephine Ave. Block Party
Event name:
The 23rd year of annual block party for our
Description:
neighborhood! Potluck food & drinks, music, lots of
activities for kids and adults interacting and connecting,
parkour set-up, & raffle promoting local businesses.
Josephine Avenue between Kidder Avenue and
Location:
Morrison Avenue
Sat. Sept. 14, 2024
Date(s):
Sun. Sept. 15, 2024
Rain date(s):
1:30pm
Setup starts at (time):
3:30pm
Event starts at (time):
9:30pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
8:30pm
Event ends at (time):
street closure, ping pong, basketball hoop,
Entertainment:
local bands, parkour
none
Temporary Structures:
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 75
Total people attending: 100
Maximum attendees accommodated: 150
Total Somerville residents attending: 100
0
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
NA
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
neighborhood outreach and connectivity
Financial benefits:
NA
Brandon Wilson
Event Contact:
[phone removed]
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
flyers to neighbors on Josephine and some on Willow and
Rogers Ave.and direct emails
Food served?
Yes
potluck
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
Yes
gas grill on residents' property
Streets blocked?
Yes
Josephine Ave between Kidder and Morrison Avenues
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
all ADA accessible.
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
for past 22 years!
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Use only easily moveable barriers to block street. Keep travel lane unobstructed in the event an emergency vehicle has to pass. Keep grills 10 feet from
combustible material and I suggest an extinguisher be present.
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved with Conditions
As long as fire is ok with it.
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved