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PUBLIC EVENT LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL25-000102 File #: 25-014277 Public Event, Special Alcohol, Wine and Application for: Malt The Somerville Foundation Organization name: Davis Square Community Event Event name: Like last year, the event will be hyper local Description: and will feature local food and music. On Day Street in front of Saccos and half of the Location: Day St lot. 09/04/2025 09/05/2025 Date(s): 09/07/2025 Rain date(s): 02:00 PM Setup starts at (time): 10:00 PM Event ends at (time): There will be live music and live group Entertainment: dance instruction. Just tents and tables for servers Temporary Structures: and a stage for performers. Stage is going to be 12’x24’ and tents are going to be 10’x10’ for each provider. Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 250 Total people attending: 400 Maximum attendees accommodated: 500 Total Somerville residents attending: 300 $50 Attendee fees or suggested donations: $5,000 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: The event provides social and cultural benefits by showcasing diverse cuisines from local vendors, fostering cultural appreciation and economic support. The event provides sponsorship opportunities at all levels so that all Davis Sq businesses can easily be involved. Residents have the opportunity to explore new restaurants and build community connections to foster pride in the Somerville community. Financial benefits: | Describe any financial benefits of this event for Somerville businesses or organizations: Davis Sq restaurants will donate food and servers for 300 small portions and will be included an a Punch Ticket with $1000 drawing at the end of the calendar year. Thus, participating restaurants benefit from exposure to hundreds of potential new customers, as well as media coverage and visibility leading up to the event. The participating restaurants do not directly benefit financially from the proceeds of the event. 100% of funds raised will be used to contract for professional grant writer(s) to work with local NGOs. However, the exposure will, in turn, create financial benefits. Greg Nadeau Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: 5P Alcohol service begins at: 9P Alcohol service ends at: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? No Food served? Yes Participating restaurants to provide food + obtain their temporary food permits for the event date. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? Yes Alcohol to be served: Wine and Malt, Outdoors From the patio outside of Saccos Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Day St from Orchard to Herbert Sidewalks blocked? Yes Day St from Orchard to Herbert Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants Physical Accessibility > Accessible Parking > Accessible Restrooms > Wide walkways through the plaza
> Seating arrangements/Dining areas > Signage Dietary Accessibility Dietary Options > Clear Food Labels Emergency Accessibility > Emergency Evacuation Plan > First Aid Materials > ServSafe Manager Arrangements: Police Detail: Yes We will coordinate with SPD Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? Yes Portable potties will be onsite for the event Liability Insurance? Yes Last year Jack Connoley connected us with Insurance policy # EV145638 Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes Sep 6, 2024 Approved By: Albert Bargoot, Approved Rico Isidoro, Approved CS Mayor, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved with Conditions The applicant is considered the "event coordinator" or must designate and "event coordinator. The event coordinator is responsible to (1) submit a completed Coordinators Checklist to ISD health 30 days prior to the event and (2) have each vendor submit a completed Temporary Food License to ISD Health via Citizenserve 14 days prior to the event. Kevin Roche, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved with Conditions Eric Weisman, Approved Charles Breen, Approved Rico Isidoro, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved