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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