Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Som250 4-25 — File 25-0816
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL25-000024
File #: 25-007003
Public Event
Application for:
Somerville Museum
Organization name:
Som250 - Revolutionary Tours
Event name:
Visitors will meet at Nathan Tufts Park to
Description:
learn about the Powderhouse and some will have tickets to
take a trolley tour around Somerville to learn about history
in other parts of the city. The Trolley will make only one
stop, at Prospect Hill Park, and the tower will be open for
visitors to climb.
Opening the Powderhouse for tours, and having
Location:
trolley tours leaving from Nathan Tufts Park. Tours will stop
at Prospect Hill Park and visitors will be invited to climb the
tower.
04/25/2025 04/26/2025 04/27/2025
Date(s):
Rain date(s):
08:00 AM
Setup starts at (time):
04:30 PM
Event ends at (time):
none
Entertainment:
A pop-up tent will be at each
Temporary Structures:
location for selling merch, and to protect from incliment
weather. This will be a "Farm market"-type tent.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 40
Total people attending: 200
Maximum attendees accommodated: 250
Total Somerville residents attending: 100
Tours of the
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
Powderhouse and Prospect Hill Tower are free. The
Trolley tour tickets will be sold on line and will cost $15-35.
1000
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
Visitors will understand more about American History in
Somerville, about the various events that occured in
Somerville that lead to American independence.
Financial benefits:
increased tourism. Visitors will be encouraged to patronize
local businesses before and after the tour.
Jennifer Dorsen
Event Contact:
[phone removed]
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
We will spread the word via the Musem's social media
channels, posters in local businesses, social media
channels for history lovers, Somerville Residents, and
250th tourism sites (ex State Office of Travel and Tourism
event board).
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
The Trolleys are fully accesssible, and we will have notices
about accessibility of climbing the tower, travelling over
unevent ground.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
We will rent a portable toilet, make arrangements for its
delivery and removal after the event weekend. We will pay
for it. We will supervise its placement by the company.
Liability Insurance?
Yes
The Museum carries full liabilty insurance for its events.
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Nathan Tufts Park
Prospect Hill Park
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
No
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Susan Yerkes, Approved with Conditions
Applicant also needs a park permit.
Charles Breen, Approved
Rico Isidoro, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved