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PE Plant Sale 9-22 — File 24-1140
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000115
File #: 24-010641
Public Event
Application for:
Somerville Garden Club
Organization name:
Somerville Garden Club Plant Sale
Event name:
The Somerville Garden Club holds one of the
Description:
best plant sales in the Boston area. Club members divide
and donate time-tested favorites as well as plants they
have just discovered. Discover the perfect plant to enliven
your garden or windowsill at this popular yearly sale.
Perennials for sun and shade, herbs, shrubs,
groundcovers, plus a wide variety of house plants will be
featured. Choose from hundreds of plants donated by
Somerville Garden Club members and friends. Visit the
Connoisseur Table for that unique specimen or find a tried-
and-true favorite - there's something for everyone!
Horticultural books, decorative containers, and garden
tools will also be for sale. Experienced gardeners will be
available to answer questions and assist with plant
selections. And the littlest gardener will enjoy the
Children's Table.
St. James Ave North of Summer St.
Location:
September 22, 2024
Date(s):
None
Rain date(s):
8:00am
Setup starts at (time):
11:00am
Event starts at (time):
5:00pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
2:00pm
Event ends at (time):
None
Entertainment:
Folding tables and standing
Temporary Structures:
shelves for display of plants and goods
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 30
Total people attending: 150
Maximum attendees accommodated: 200
Total Somerville residents attending: 150
0
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
$0
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
The Garden Club plant sale promotes gardening in
Somerville with an emphasis on native plants and
sustainability. The Somerville Garden Club is a non-profit
organization open to all Somerville Residents and this is
one of the fund raising events for the club.
Financial benefits:
This is a fund raising event for the non-profit Somerville
Garden Club.
Andrew Galland
Event Contact:
[phone removed]
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Posters, Word of Mouth, Website posting (https://www.
somervillegardenclub.org/plant-sale/), Facebook and
NextDoor postings
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
St. James Ave North of Summer Street
Sidewalks blocked?
Yes
The sidewalk to the North West of 331 Summer St., which
is on St. James Ave
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
St. James Ave and Summer St. are both accessible streets
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
Yes
There is sufficient on street parking in the area. We will
also apply for Consideration from the Parking Department
for the area.
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
09/25/2022, 05/14/2023
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved