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PE Berkeley St BP 6-4 — File 23-0763
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000070
File #: 23-006246
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Berkeley St. Block Party
Event name: Berkeley St. Block Party
Description: Kids will be playing street games and riding
bikes in the street while adults mingle by tables of
potluck food.
Location: Berkeley St from School St to Hersey St
Date(s): Sunday June 4, 2023
Rain date(s): Sunday June 11, 2023
Setup starts at (time): 3 pm
Event starts at (time): 4 pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 9 pm
Event ends at (time): 8 pm
Entertainment: One neighbor will have music/speakers.
Temporary Structures: Maybe a small bouncy castle for
kids.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 50
Total people attending: 150
Maximum attendees accommodated: 200
Total Somerville residents attending: 150
Attendee fees or suggested donations: None.
What is your budget for this event: None (neighbors
contributing everything)
Social or cultural benefits:
A chance for neighbors to hang out with music and
potluck food. We will also have a sidewalk sale in some
neighbors' driveways.
Financial benefits:
Many supplies for the party will be purchased locally.
Event Contact: Elisabeth Adams
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Email to neighborhood group, flyers, word of mouth
Food served?
Yes
Potluck
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Berkeley St from Hersey to School St.
Sidewalks blocked?
No
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
Sat Oct 15, 2022
Sun Sep 26, 2021
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Timothy Bakey, Approved with Conditions
Movable street barriers to allow for emergency vehicle access.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Jesse Moos, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved