PE Maple Boil 2-28 — File 25-0155

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL25-000001 File #: 20-001703 Public Event Application for: Somerville Community Growing Organization name: Center Maple project and boil down Event name: Spend a winter day learning about and Description: experiencing the maple sap collecting and boil process (metal evaporator built by SHS students) in an urban green space in Somerville, MA. Activities include learning about the sap to syrup process, Indigenous history, history of this 25+ yearly community event and community connections. Volunteers and partner groups in Somerville are part of this this highly anticipated and beloved event. 1/4 acre public gated garden/growing Location: /recreational green space near Union Sq. City owned property/park, run and upkeep by Friends of the Community Growing Center and community volunteers. Exact location - 22 Vinal Ave, Somerville, MA 02143 2/28/2025, 3/1/2025 Date(s): 3/7/2025, 3/8/2025 Rain date(s): 8am Setup starts at (time): Friday, 9:30am. Satuday, 11am Event starts at (time): Friday, 8pm. Cleanup after the event ends at (time): Saturday, 8pm. Friday, 6pm. Saturday, 2pm (boil Event ends at (time): continues after public leaves as needed) none Entertainment: none Temporary Structures: Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 125 Total people attending: 450 Maximum attendees accommodated: 400 Total Somerville residents attending: 400 free to all Attendee fees or suggested donations: $500 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: Getting outdoors in all weather, connecting to environment, learning and celebrating urban trees and maple syrup making process, Indigenous food ways, supporting mental and physical health by being in a green space, offering community unique volunteer opportunities, building local community and connecting with partner groups in Somerville. Financial benefits: Potential support of businesses in Union Sq due to foot traffic. In past ESMS have tabled. Lisa Brukilacchio Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes all social media flyers in public spaces flyers to all partner groups and community groups in Somerville from YMCA, CAAS, Somernova to early ed groups, senior housing, community outreach farmers market, virtual and in person volunteer/community meeting prior Food served? No

Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? Yes It is not an open flame but an enclosed metal box, that is why we have answered NO as previous years. Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants walkways clear of debris, ice and snow, chairs available for seating, accessible portapotty, accessible pathway around lower and upper garden Arrangements: Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? Yes accessible portapotty on site Liability Insurance? Yes Cleary Ins Company 226 Causeway St Boston, MA Policy #NPP8981799 Western Wood Ins CO damage, medical, personal, general, varying up to $2,000,000 Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes March 1, 2 2024 February 17, March 11 2023 Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions A fire extinguisher will be required to be on site during the boiling procedure. Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved