Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Davis Market 5-21 — File 25-0814
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL25-000038
File #: 20-005229
Public Event
Application for:
Mass Farmers Markets
Organization name:
Davis Square Farmers Market
Event name:
Located near the commercial and cultural
Description:
hub that is Somerville’s Davis Square, this long-running
market features over two dozen Massachusetts farmers
and food producers offering a vibrant selection of delicious
produce, protein, baked goods, ready-to-eat meals,
alongside a host of other locally made products. This
beloved weekly event takes place across from our good
friends at American Flatbread in the municipal parking lot
adjacent to the Davis Square Plaza. Come say hello and
support your local food system!
Market in the municipal parking lot at Herbert
Location:
and Day St.
5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7
Date(s):
/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1,
10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26
n/a
Rain date(s):
10:00 AM
Setup starts at (time):
07:00 PM
Event ends at (time):
None
Entertainment:
25-30 10x10 tents lining the
Temporary Structures:
municipal lot for our vendors
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 75
Total people attending: 800-2000
Maximum attendees accommodated: 800-2000
Total Somerville residents attending: 1500
None
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
TBD
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
Weekly market selling local agricultural products as well as
creating food access through SNAP/HIP
Financial benefits:
This market attracts over 2000 people to Davis square
weekly and has been an institution of the community for
over 45 years. We have a loyalty card program that
supports area businesses by giving out gift cards.
Becca Handford
Event Contact:
[phone removed] x1005
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Social media promotion, newsletter promotion, physical
posters put up
Food served?
Yes
Vendors will be serving food at their booths
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
Yes
Grill/open-flame device used?
Yes
Chef demos at market - vendors will apply for their license
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
The parking lot is accessible to all. We are setting aside 2
designated accessibility parking spaces by entrances to the
market.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
Yes
General liability policy for our market with a $1M maximum.
Mass Farmers Market staff are covered by our workers
comp policy. Individual vendors are all required to hold
their own liability policies.
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
Every year
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Any vendor using open flame devices must contact Fire Prevention to seek advice on whether a permit and/or fire detail will be required.
Rico Isidoro, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved