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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL25-000061 File #: 25-009299 Public Event Application for: OSPCD Mobility Division Organization name: Western Pearl Street Reconstruction Event name: Concept Design Open House Mayor Ballantyne, Ward 4 Councilor Clingan, Description: Ward 1 Councilor McLaughlin, and City staff invite community members to an outdoor open house to learn more about the project concept design options for the Western Pearl Street Reconstruction project and share their feedback. Part of Ed Leathers Park with two strips of Location: concrete walkways. 05/07/2025 Date(s): 05/08/2025 Rain date(s): 04:30 PM Setup starts at (time): 08:30 PM Event ends at (time): None Entertainment: Approximately 4 10x10 tents Temporary Structures: provided by DPW. Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 75 Total people attending: 100 Maximum attendees accommodated: 100 Total Somerville residents attending: 100 N/A Attendee fees or suggested donations: $450 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: We aim to bring neighbors and community members who travel on Western Pearl Street together to talk through the concept design options and discuss how we aim to increase transportation safety on the street. We want to bring awareness to the community about the project and gather their feedback. Financial benefits: N/A Kate White Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Press release, flyering homes in the nearby area, sending direct emails to subscribers to the project, sharing in City newsletters social media channels, notification through City Alert system to abutters of Western Pearl Street. Food served? Yes Pizza Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants Event will be held outside. Tables will be located along level concrete sidewalk paths accessible by curb ramps. Arrangements: Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? Yes On-street parking is located directly next to the event on Skilton Avenue, Pearl Street, and Walnut Street. Restrooms? No
Liability Insurance? Yes N/A. City event. Will any public parks be used? Yes Edward L. Leathers Community Park Has the event occurred in the last two years? No Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved with Conditions Please submit a 311 for tents and tables. This event may require a permit in MyRec. Susan Yerkes, Approved with Conditions vendor also needs to get the park permit for this event Charles Breen, Approved Rico Isidoro, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved