Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Lexington Halloween 10-31 — File 24-1307
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000214
File #: 24-019723
Public Event
Application for:
Kelsey Kent
Organization name:
Lexington Ave Halloween
Event name:
Every Halloween Lexington Ave blocks off
Description:
the streets so families can walk safely from door to door
trick-or-treating.
It is a one way residential street. LEXINGTON
Location:
AVE from Willow Avenue to Cedar Street
10/31/24
Date(s):
none
Rain date(s):
4pm
Setup starts at (time):
5pm
Event starts at (time):
10pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
9pm
Event ends at (time):
none
Entertainment:
none
Temporary Structures:
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 800-900
Total people attending: 900
Maximum attendees accommodated: 800
Total Somerville residents attending: 800
none
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
none
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
Every Halloween Lexington Ave closes the streets to
provide a safe place for the community to walk and do trick-
or-treating. All families welcome!
Financial benefits:
n/a
Kelsey Kent
Event Contact:
[phone removed]
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
word of mouth and reminders to families living on the street.
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Lexington Avenue from Willow Avenue to Cedar Street and
all of its access points should be blocked off from any
traffic. This includes blocking off Henry Avenue where it
connects to Lexington Ave, Lesley Avenue where it
connects to Lexington Avenue, and Hancock Street where
it connects to Lexington Avenue.
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
sidewalks are accessible to community.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Lexington Park
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
All previous Halloweens including 10/31/18- 10/31/19, 10/31
/20, we might have skipped one year for covid but some
families probably still came.
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Susan Yerkes, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Use easily moveable barriers to block street. Travel portion of the street must be kept clear of obstructions so that emergency vehicles may pass through if
necessary.
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved with Conditions
Must follow city noise ordinance
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved