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PE Vintage Market 6-1 — File 25-0772

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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL25-000049 File #: 19-013647 Public Event Application for: Bow Market Organization name: Annual Curated Vintage Market Event name: 30 vintage vendors will set up to sell Description: everything from clothing to furniture Somerville Ave between one side of Bow St to Location: the other side of Bow St. 06/01/2025 09/28/2025 Date(s): 06/08/2025 Rain date(s): 8:00 AM Setup starts at (time): 09:00 PM Event ends at (time): None Entertainment: There will be tents for the vendors Temporary Structures: Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 150 Total people attending: 500 Maximum attendees accommodated: 750 Total Somerville residents attending: 350 None Attendee fees or suggested donations: $2000 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: This will be a highly curated event bringing the best vintage vendors to Somerville Financial benefits: This will benefit the businesses in Union Square by bringing a lot of foot traffic Zachary Baum Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Flyering and social media Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes 1/2 of Somerville Ave between Bow St. and Bow St. Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants There will be a completely maintained ADA path available throughout the event Arrangements: Police Detail: Yes Police detail to help direct traffic on Somerville Ave. Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? Yes Restrooms at Bow Market Liability Insurance? Yes Business insurance of Bow Market Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes 6/2/2024, 10/13/2024 Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions Event layout must maintain ADA accessibility to the booths via the existing crosswalks at the Kilby Street and Hawkins Street intersections. Pedestrian entryways must be taped/sectioned off so the pedestrians maintain at least 4' of physical distance from the vehicle lane at all times. Stage the tents in the vehicle travel lane and use the parking lane as a 6' wide (or wider) access way at all times. Vendors and shoppers may not occupy the final 4' of the booths closest to the vehicle lane.
Three Somerville Police Details are required at all times during operation, including set up and take down. Details must be stationed at crosswalks to assist pedestrian crossing of Somerville Ave during marketplace open hours. Site layout must accommodate all parklets on the north side of Somerville Ave that are present at the time of the event. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Charles Breen, Approved Rico Isidoro, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved