Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Highland Road BP 10-13 — File 24-1451
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000228
File #: 23-017047
Public Event
Application for:
David Margolin
Organization name:
Highland Road Block Party 2024
Event name:
With the road closed to traffic for several
Description:
hours in the late afternoon, neighbors will gather to
socialize, share pot-luck food and beverages, and allow
children to play games in the street.
Highland Road, between Morrison Ave. and
Location:
Kidder Ave.
10/13/2024
Date(s):
10/20/2024
Rain date(s):
3 PM
Setup starts at (time):
4 PM
Event starts at (time):
7:30 PM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
7 PM
Event ends at (time):
Music will be playing from a portable
Entertainment:
speaker.
None.
Temporary Structures:
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 40
Total people attending: 60
Maximum attendees accommodated: 100
Total Somerville residents attending: 60
None. Pot-luck
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
food and beverages will be encouraged.
None
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
Fostering friendly social interactions among neighbors.
Financial benefits:
None
David Margolin
Event Contact:
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Highland Road residents will receive printed notice in
advance of the event, delivered to their front door or porch.
Some residents will receive advance notice by email,
having previously opted to share their email addresses for
this purpose.
Food served?
Yes
Pot-luck food and beverages will be available.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Highland Road, between Morrison Ave. and Kidder Ave.
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
The event will take place on sidewalks and street,
accessible to all attendees.
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
09/17/2023
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Use only easily moveable barriers to block the street. Keep travel portion of street clear of obstructions in the event that emergency vehicles need to pass
through.
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved