PE Garden Club Plant Sale 5-14 — File 23-0685

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000067 File #: 23-006078   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Somerville Garden Club   Event name: Somerville Garden Club Plant Sale Description: The Somerville Garden Club holds one of the best plant sales in the Boston area. Club members divide and donate time-tested favorites as well as plants they have just discovered. Discover the perfect plant to enliven your garden or windowsill at this popular yearly sale. Perennials for sun and shade, herbs, shrubs, groundcovers, plus a wide variety of house plants will be featured. Choose from hundreds of plants donated by Ssomerville Garden Club members and friends. Visit the Connoisseur Table for that unique specimen or find a tried-and-true favorite - there's something for everyone! Horticultural books, decorative containers, and garden tools will also be for sale. Experienced gardeners will be available to answer questions and assist with plant selections. And the littlest gardener will enjoy the Children's Table.   Location: St. James Ave Date(s): 05/14/2023   Rain date(s): None Setup starts at (time): 8:30   Event starts at (time): 11:00  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 5:00   Event ends at (time): 2:00 Entertainment: None Temporary Structures: Folding tables and standing shelves for display of plants and goods Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 30   Total people attending: 150     Maximum attendees accommodated: 200   Total Somerville residents attending: 150   Attendee fees or suggested donations: 0   What is your budget for this event: $0   Social or cultural benefits:  The Garden Club plant sale promotes gardening in Somerville with an emphasis on native plants and sustainability. The Somerville Garden Club is a non-profit organization open to all Somerville Residents and this is one of the fund raising events for the club.   Financial benefits:  This is a fund raising event for the non-profit Somerville Garden Club. Event Contact: Andrew Galland Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Posters Word of Mouth Website posting (https://www.somervillegardenclub.org/plant-sale/) Facebook and NextDoor postings Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes St. James Ave Sidewalks blocked? Yes The sidewalk to the North West of 331 Summer St., which is on St. James Ave

Arrangements:     Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? Yes There is sufficient on street parking in the area. Because the event is on a Sunday, this parking is available for any attendees without resident permit being needed Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes 09/25/2022 Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Timothy Bakey, Approved with Conditions Movable street barrier to allow for emergency vehicle access. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved