PE Read in the Park 10-3 — File 24-1146

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000171 File #: 24-015553 Public Event Application for: MOTA Fitness, Wellness & Spaces Organization name: Read in the Park by MOTA Event name: I would like to offer a free read in the park Description: event for all ages. We will read for 30m and then take a 10m break to rest our eyes, chat with the people next to us to talk about what we read. It will be open to the public so sign ups aren't required unless you would prefer it! I feel this would create more space for community and to meet our neighbors. It will be good to give people something outdoors to do! I would like to use the area of Lincoln Park that Location: is perpendicular, along the fence to Lincoln Pkwy. Shady area under the trees that's closer to the playground but not very close. 10/3/24 Date(s): 10/10/24 Rain date(s): 5:30pm Setup starts at (time): 6pm Event starts at (time): 8:30pm Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 8pm Event ends at (time): There will not be any additional Entertainment: entertainment We will not have equipment Temporary Structures: Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 20-30 Total people attending: 20-30 Maximum attendees accommodated: 30 Total Somerville residents attending: 20-30 $0 Attendee fees or suggested donations: Approximately $20 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: I would like to offer a free read in the park event for all ages. We will read for 30m and then take a 10m break to rest our eyes, chat with the people next to us to talk about what we read. It will be open to the public so sign ups aren't required unless you would prefer it! I feel this would create more space for community and to meet our neighbors. It will be good to give people something outdoors to do! Financial benefits: The financial benefit be exposure to my business. We are not charging anything for this offering. Monia Fernandez Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes We will be marketing on FB, posters and on our website/ instagram Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No

Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants There are none to note Arrangements: Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? Yes Lincoln Park - small portion of grassy area near dead end /cul-de-sac. Has the event occurred in the last two years? No Approved By: CS Mayor, 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 Darrell Richardson, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved