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PE Slice 5-1 — File 25-0818
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL25-000046
File #: 25-008538
Public Event
Application for:
City of Somerville
Organization name:
Somerville Slice of the City Series
Event name:
Slice of the City is a series of pizza parties at
Description:
a park in each of Somerville's seven wards. This is a City
community engagement opportunity where residents can
meet and mingle with the Mayor, City staff, and their
neighbors. All events run from 5 to 7 p.m. Full schedule
with locations is as follows:
Thursday, May 1 - Ward 1 @ Chuckie Harris Park (17
Cross St. East)
Monday, May 5 - Ward 4 @ Healey Schoolyard (5
Meacham St.)
Tuesday, May 6 - Ward 5 @ Trum Field Playground (1
Franey Rd.)
Monday, May 12 - Ward 3 @ Prospect Hill Park (68
Munroe St.)
Tuesday, May 13 - Ward 6 @ Powderhouse Park
(Broadway & College Ave.)
Tuesday, May 20 - Ward 7 @ Lou Ann David Park (1060
Broadway)
Wednesday, May 21 - Ward 2 @ Lincoln Park (290
Washington St.)
Events will be held in parks and playgrounds in
Location:
each ward. Locations include: Chuckie Harris Park, Healey
School playground, Prospect Hill Park, Trum Field
Playground, Powderhouse Park, and Lou Ann David Park.
May 1 @ Chuckie Harris Park (17 Cross St. East)
Date(s):
May 5 @ Healey Schoolyard (5 Meacham St.)
May 6 @ Trum Field Playground (1 Franey Rd.)
May 12 @ Prospect Hill Park (68 Munroe St.)
May 13 @ Powderhouse Park (Broadway & College Ave.)
May 20 @ Lou Ann David Park (1060 Broadway)
May 21 @ Lincoln Park (290 Washington St.) 05/01/2025
Rain date(s):
04:30 PM
Setup starts at (time):
07:30 PM
Event ends at (time):
TBD: will provide coloring activity or
Entertainment:
games for children
Tables and chairs will be set up to
Temporary Structures:
serve pizza, provide general seating, and to display City
department resources/info such as flyers, brochures,
contact cards, etc.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 50-60
Total people attending: 120
Maximum attendees accommodated: 100
Total Somerville residents attending: 80-100
N/A
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
N/A
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
Community members will have an opportunity to meet and
mingle with the Mayor, City staff, and their neighbors while
enjoying an outdoor park/playground in their ward.
Financial benefits:
Exposure for Somerville restaurants providing pizza.
Kristine McNulty
Event Contact:
[phone removed]
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Promotion via City press release, newsletter, website,
social media, CityTV, flyering, and City alert system.
Food served?
Yes
Pizza, pre-packaged snacks (pretzels, crackers, cookies)
and fruit will be available at each event.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Sidewalks will still be accessible, but tables will be set up
on edge of grass areas
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
All event locations will be fully accessible with food and
information set up on flat, paved surfaces. Somerville's
Office of Immigrant Affairs will be in attendance to assist
with language access.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Will confirm SPD attendance as part of each event.
Parking (for Attendees)?
Yes
Will work with Parking Dept. to implement temporary HP
spaces as necessary.
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Chuckie Harris Park, Healey School playground, Prospect
Hill Park, Trum Field Playground, Powderhouse Park, Lou
Ann David Park, and Lincoln Park.
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
5/2/24, 5/6/24, 5/9/24, 5/13/24, 5/20/24, 5/28/24, 7/22/24
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved with Conditions
Kevin Roche, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Susan Yerkes, Approved with Conditions
Park permits are needed for all parks.
Charles Breen, Approved
Rico Isidoro, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved