Matters ▸ Attachment
PE School St BP 10-19 — File 24-1462
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000234
File #: 24-022420
Public Event
Application for:
School Street Block Party
Organization name:
School Street Block Party
Event name:
Neighbors and friends of School St will come
Description:
together to celebrate community building.
School Street from Preston Road to Knapp
Location:
Street
10/19/2024
Date(s):
10/26/2024
Rain date(s):
11am
Setup starts at (time):
12pm
Event starts at (time):
6pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
5pm
Event ends at (time):
none.
Entertainment:
Potentially a bounce house.
Temporary Structures:
Otherwise, none.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 50
Total people attending: 70
Maximum attendees accommodated: 50
Total Somerville residents attending: 70
No cost to
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
attend and any donations welcome.
< $800
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
Block party to meet new neighbors and build community
along School St. and surrounding neighborhood.
Financial benefits:
Sharing word of mouth about favorite local businesses.
Alexandra Feldman
Event Contact:
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Party planning flyers will have been posted on utility poles
and taped to front doors. Flyers for the actual party will be
posted the same way and outreach will be shared via word
of mouth
Food served?
Yes
Food will be potluck.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
Yes
A propane grill may be operated on private property (on
concrete driveway, more than 10ft. away from any
structures).
Streets blocked?
Yes
School Street from Preston Road to Knapp Street
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
We'll be on the road, no non-accessible heights will be
involved in order to participate
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
If the city requires a police detail, we will be happy to
coordinate with the police department.
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
Oct 22, 2022
Oct 14, 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 streets. Keep obstructions out of travel portion of the street in the event that emergency vehicles need to pass
through. Bouncy house should be set up in a parking spot with room for emergency vehicles to pass by. Have extinguisher present at grills.
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved