Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Western Pearl 5-13 — File 25-0947
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL25-000075
File #: 25-011648
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.
05/13/2025
Date(s):
05/14/2025
Rain date(s):
04:00 PM
Setup starts at (time):
08:00 PM
Event ends at (time):
N/A
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
Susan Yerkes, Approved with Conditions
Applicant also needs a permit for Edward Leathers Park.
Charles Breen, Approved
Rico Isidoro, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved