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PE Fall Samhain Fest 10-25 — File 24-1500

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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000244 File #: 24-023501 Public Event Application for: Madeleine Finkenaur Organization name: Fall Samhain Festival Event name: Friends and neighbors will gather to Description: celebrate the end of the harvest season (life) and beginning of the winter season (death). Games will both reflect on early life experiences and end of life wishes. Party go-ers will asks to help create a "terrifying" Samhain beast. Pumpkin carving and bobbing for apples as well. Street to be closed: Munroe St Location: From the corner of Bigelow St to 77 Munroe St (home address) OR northwestern end of Prospect Hill Park. 10/25/2024 Date(s): N/a Rain date(s): 6:00 PM Setup starts at (time): 7:30 PM Event starts at (time): 11:30 PM Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 10:30 PM Event ends at (time): Silent disco by local DJs. Silent disco Entertainment: headphones available to all interested in listening. 8' x 8' canopy tent Temporary Structures: Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 40 Total people attending: 60 Maximum attendees accommodated: 60 Total Somerville residents attending: 35 Free Attendee fees or suggested donations: $200 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: This event will bring together members of the Somerville community to celebrate the Pagan festival of Samhain, the original Halloween. The event will include some of the traditions (storytelling, games, merriment) of this ancient holiday. Financial benefits: Some carryout / takeout will be purchased from local Somerville restaurants. Madeleine Finkenaur Event Contact: Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Informing and inviting neighbors on Prospect Hill Park Food served? Yes S'mores, light appetizers, desserts potluck-style. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? Yes S'mores will be cooked over a charcoal grill. Streets blocked? Yes Munroe St. (Corner of Bigelow St. to 77 Munroe St/end of Prospect Hill Park) Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants No stairs required to access outdoor activities. 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? No 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. No obstructions shall be placed in the travel portion of the street to allow the passage of emergency vehicles if necessary. Grill must be used 10 feet away from any combustibles and an extinguisher shall be present. Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved