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PE Dog Festival 9-8 — File 24-1128
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