Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Mayor Senior Picnic 9-12 — File 24-1129
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000136
File #: 24-012277
Public Event
Application for:
Somerville Council on Aging---Ashley
Organization name:
Speliotis
Mayor Ballantyne's Senior Picnic
Event name:
The picnic will be held from 11am until 1pm.
Description:
All Somerville residents over the age of 60 are invited to
attend free of charge. Seniors will be able to listen to music
and enjoy lunch together. Free transportation to the event
will also be offered.
The Mayor's Picnic will take place on Trum Field
Location:
and will occupy the space between both baseball
diamonds.
September 12, 2024
Date(s):
September 13, 2024
Rain date(s):
8:30am
Setup starts at (time):
11:00am
Event starts at (time):
2:00pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
1:00pm
Event ends at (time):
A DJ will play from 11am until 12;15pm. A
Entertainment:
four piece band, Horizons and the Horn will perform from
12:15pm until 1pm.
A tent will be set up on Trum Field
Temporary Structures:
along with tables and chairs.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 400
Total people attending: 450
Maximum attendees accommodated: 450
Total Somerville residents attending: 375
None
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
$18,000
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
All residents over the age of 60 are invited. The day will be
an opportunity to assist in the reduction of isolation with
the senior community.
Financial benefits:
The event will bring over 400 people to the Trum Field area.
Ashley Speliotis
Event Contact:
[phone removed] ext 2300
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
This event will be advertised through the COA newsletter,
social media accounts, The Somerville Housing Authority
network and will be advertised in local print media and the
City of Somerville social media accounts and through the
SomerViva network.
Food served?
Yes
Seniors will receive a free boxed lunch consisting of a
sandwich, cookies, chips fruit and water.
Caterer used?
Yes
J Pace's and Sons, 190 Main St. Saugus,MA
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
A ramp and handicapped bathrooms are available on site.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
Police will be on site throughout the event.
Parking (for Attendees)?
Yes
Free transportation is provided to attendees, Bus parking
and additional handicapped parking will be marked in front
of Trum Field.
Restrooms?
Yes
Restrooms are available on site.
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Trum Field
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
This is an annual event, the last picnic was held on
September 14, 2023
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Susan Yerkes, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
See Fire Prevention for tent permit
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved