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PE Monster Mash 10-20 — File 24-1148
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000177
File #: 24-015849
Public Event
Application for:
Somerville Arts Council
Organization name:
SomerStreets: Monster Mash
Event name:
A street festival to celebrate community and
Description:
the arts. SomerStreets is the City's take on the
internationally-renowned Open Streets concept, closing
busy streets to vehicles and opening them up for cycling,
walking, dancing, running and other modes of activity.
Through this street festival the city and its community
partners aim to promote and encourage easy access to
physical activity and reconnecting with neighborhoods and
businesses and their unique cultural elements in a thriving
urban environment.
Somerville Avenue from School Street to
Location:
Warren Avenue
October 20th, 2024
Date(s):
October 27th, 2024
Rain date(s):
11:30am
Setup starts at (time):
2:00pm
Event starts at (time):
8:00pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
6:00pm
Event ends at (time):
Two stages of music, interactive activities
Entertainment:
like Parkour and Somerville Recreation, craft vendors,
community tabling, roaming railroad, and much more.
10x10 tents, tables, chairs, music
Temporary Structures:
stages
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 600
Total people attending: 1200
Maximum attendees accommodated: 1200
Total Somerville residents attending: 800
Free
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
8,000
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
SomerStreets is the City of Somerville's take on the
internationally-renowned Open Streets concept, closing
busy city streets to vehicles, and opening them up for
cycling, walking, dancing, running, and other modes of
activity. Through SomerStreets, the City and its community
partners aim to promote and encourage easy access to
physical activity, and reconnecting with neighborhoods and
businesses and their unique cultural elements in a thriving
urban environment.
Financial benefits:
This event brings many people from and out of Somerville
to enjoy the local businesses. We also make an effort to
partner with businesses on the route of the festival.
Iaritza Menjivar
Event Contact:
[phone removed] x2985
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
newsletters, press release, posters, social media
Food served?
Yes
Ice cream, food trucks, Nibble Kitchen. More details will be
described in Coordinator Checklist.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Somerville Ave from School Street to Warren Avenue
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
The festival grounds will require all activities to be
accessible. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain clear.
We also have a chairs available and volunteers will help
bring and set them up wherever they are necessary.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
Details will be disclosed in IAP
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
Porta-johns
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
October 31st, 2021 and October 30, 2022, October 22nd
2023
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions
APPROVAL CONDITION KTR 240812: Application is approved pending review of IAP and detour plan with SPD, SFD and DPW.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Keep travel lane clear to allow passage of emergency vehicles if necessary. Have food trucks contact Fire Prevention to obtain any required permits.
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved with Conditions
Police details and must follow city noise ordinance
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved