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PE Brastow Ave BP 9-14 — File 24-1131

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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000193 File #: 22-012605 Public Event Application for: Brastow Ave Block Party Organization name: Brastow Ave Block Party 2024 Event name: Block party for Brastow Ave and Spring Hill Description: neighborhood for socializing out in the street, enjoying food, and letting children play freely for a few hours. Brastow Avenue between Porter Street and Location: Lowell Street Saturday, September 14th, 2024 Date(s): Saturday, September 21th, 2024 Rain date(s): 12:00pm Setup starts at (time): 2:00pm Event starts at (time): 11:00pm Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 10:00pm Event ends at (time): live music from a few Spring Hill bands Entertainment: /musicians, games for kids dunk tank, and small stage area Temporary Structures: for music. Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 100 Total people attending: 150 Maximum attendees accommodated: 150 Total Somerville residents attending: 100 no fee, but Attendee fees or suggested donations: donations will be welcome to offset costs $500 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: Opportunity for getting to know neighbors, getting kids outside for a fun event, and for strengthening existing relationships among neighbors. Financial benefits: None. Rob Maher Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? No Food served? Yes This will be a potluck event with limited grilling Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? Yes One or two neighbors' grills will be brought out onto the street for cooking burgers, etc. We will have a fire extinguisher next to the grill just in case. Streets blocked? Yes Brastow Avenue Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants None 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 09/09/2023,9/10/2022 Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions Use only easily moveable barriers to block the street. Obstructions such as dunk tank or stages must be located out of the travel lane of the street. The travel lane of the street must be kept clear to allow emergency vehicles to pass through if necessary. Use all grills at least 10 feet from structures or combustible items. Timothy Mitsakis, Approved with Conditions Must follow noise ordinance Kimberly M. Wells, Approved