Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Berkeley St BP 9-22 — File 24-1141
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000149
File #: 23-006246
Public Event
Application for:
Berkeley St. Block Party
Organization name:
Berkeley St. Block Party 2024
Event name:
Potluck food, kids on bikes and playing
Description:
games in the street, and neighbors hanging out and
chatting.
Berkeley Street, between School Street and
Location:
Hersey Street. We will have the road blocked off between
School Street and Hersey Street, but set up so that if
required a car may pass through.
Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024
Date(s):
Sun., Sept. 29, 2024
Rain date(s):
3 pm
Setup starts at (time):
4 pm
Event starts at (time):
9 pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
8 pm
Event ends at (time):
A neighbor will DJ
Entertainment:
Tent over the food only if rain
Temporary Structures:
likely. A small bouncy castle is possible.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 50
Total people attending: 150
Maximum attendees accommodated: 200
Total Somerville residents attending: 150
None.
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
None (neighbors
What is your budget for this event:
contributing everything)
Social or cultural benefits:
A chance for neighbors to hang out and enjoy each other's
company!
Financial benefits:
Minimal -- many people will buy items to contribute from
local businesses.
Elisabeth Adams
Event Contact:
[phone removed]
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Neighbors are welcome -- we'll post flyers on surrounding
streets
Food served?
Yes
Potluck food will be self-serve on tables
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Berkeley St will be have traffic blocked between School
Street and Hersey Street
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
Our party will be as accessible as Somerville's streets and
sidewalks allow.
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
Sun Jun 4, 2024
Approved By:
CS Mayor, 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. Keep obstructions such as tents or bouncy houses out of the travel lane of the street to allow
emergency vehicles to pass through if necessary.
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved