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PE Dog Festival 9-8 — File 24-1128

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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000173 File #: 23-006443 Public Event Application for: Somerville Foundation for Animals Organization name: Somerville Dog Festival Event name: People bring their dogs for fun and Description: educational opportunities. There are contests, demonstrations and activities to do with their dogs. Trum Field and Franey Road between Cedar Location: Street and Charles E Ryan Road Sunday, 9/8/24 Date(s): n/a Rain date(s): 7am Setup starts at (time): 11am Event starts at (time): 5pm Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 3pm Event ends at (time): A production of the Wizard of Oz with dog Entertainment: actors, contests such as best trick and dog-owner lookalike. We use 10'x10' pop-up tents. Temporary Structures: Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 3,000-5,000 Total people attending: 5,000-7,000 Maximum attendees accommodated: 10,000 Total Somerville residents attending: 2,000-3,500 Any donation Attendee fees or suggested donations: accepted but no fee required $10,000 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: We provide education on proper care, training and handling of dogs. There is also a great social benefit to the community. Financial benefits: The event raises funds that support our mobile veterinary clinic, which provides free veterinary care for pets of those with financial need. Adam Parker Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Social media, flyers Food served? Yes Food trucks (food permit applications submitted already) Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Franey Road will be closed for staff parking Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants Trum Field is accessible to all. Arrangements: Police Detail: Yes We have coordinated with SPD for a detail Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? Yes Trum Field restrooms Liability Insurance? Yes Policy will be obtained from NorthStar Insurance
Will any public parks be used? Yes Trum Field Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes 9/24/23 Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Susan Yerkes, Approved with Conditions Please reserve the park through the Parks & Recreation permit website: https://somervillema.myrec.com/info/facilities/default.aspx Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions Use only easily moveable barriers to block the street. Keep the travel portion of Franey Road clear of obstructions in the event emergency vehicles need to access the street. Timothy Mitsakis, Approved with Conditions Somerville Animal Control must be present. Kimberly M. Wells, Approved