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PE Porchfest on Prospect Hill 5-13 — File 23-0684
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000045
File #: 23-004833
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Chuck Lechien Jr
Event name: Porchfest on Prospect Hill
Description: free pubic outdoor music performance
Location: Prospect Hill Ave between Munroe St and
Boston Ave
Date(s): 05/13/2023
Rain date(s): 05/14/2023
Setup starts at (time): 3:30pm
Event starts at (time): 4pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6:30pm
Event ends at (time): 6pm
Entertainment: Bands and Musicians
Temporary Structures: none
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 200
Total people attending: 400
Maximum attendees accommodated: 800
Total Somerville residents attending: 400
Attendee fees or suggested donations: Attendees are
welcome to tip performers
What is your budget for this event: 0
Social or cultural benefits:
Free outdoor music concert in conjunction with Somerville
Arts Councul
Financial benefits:
Increase in city visitors and foot traffic around local
businesses
Event Contact: Chuck Lechien Jr
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Artists will promote their own performances
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
The audiences of Porchfest in our neighborhood are always
large. We like to block off Prospect Hill Ave from Munroe to
Boston ave.
Sidewalks blocked?
No
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
2022 Somerville Porchfest
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved with Conditions
PorchFest block parties east of Central St. must take place between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. with 30 min. each for set-up and
cleanup.
Kevin Roche, Approved
Timothy Bakey, Approved with Conditions
Moveable barriers to allow emergency vehicle access.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved