PE Overdose Awareness 8-28 — File 25-1261

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL25-000125 File #: 25-017192 City of Somerville, HHS- Office of Business Name: Prevention Services Public Event License Application Type: 97 Highland AVE Location: APPLICANT City of Somerville Company Name: Tina Los Contact Name: Business Address: 50 Evergreen Ave Somerville, MA 02143 Home Address: 50 Evergreen Ave Somerville, MA 02143 Work Phone: Home Phone: tlos@somervillema.gov Email: # of days: 1 Does this event occupy a public space or significantly affect nearby residents?: Yes Are you the party applying for the Public Event License?: Yes Describe the location in detail: The small green lawn space on the Highland Ave, side of city hall. In the last 5 years, have you been found guilty, liable, or responsible, in any judicial or administrative proceeding, for any violation of the City Wage Theft Ordinance or any State or Federal laws or regulations regulating the payment of wages? City Wage Theft Ordinance: No Date: 08/28/2025 Event Setup Begins: 05:00 PM Start Time: 06:00 PM End Time: 07:00 PM Event Cleanup Ends: 07:30 PM Do You Have a Proposed Rain Date for Your Public Event?: No Organization name; if none, your name: HHS- Office of Prevention Services Describe any social or cultural benefits of this event for Somerville residents : This event is in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day (8/31), to bring light to the opioid epidemic that cost so many lives, that affect many residents of the Somerville community. We want to recognize the lives lost, give space for those who are grieving these loses, and come together as a community to give hope and support to those struggling as a result of this epidemic. Describe any financial benefits of this event for Somerville businesses or organizations: None What is the budget for this event?: Less than $20 Complete Mailing Address : 50 Evergreen Ave. Somerville, MA 02143 Contact name for follow-up questions (Will be available to the public): Tina Los Email: tlos@somervillema.gov Phone (Will be available to the public): [phone removed] Event Name : Overdose Awareness Day event Describe the Event: The event will be an opportunity for those impacted by the opioid epidemic to come together. We will be placing purple flags in the lawn of city hall (facing Highland Ave.) representing the Somervillian lives lost to overdose this past year. Citizens who attend will be encouraged to help place the flags and add a small item of memorabilia if they wish for

their loved one. We will conclude the hour with a candle lighting and a moment of silence. Describe any Entertainment at the Event (if none, type None): None Describe any tents, inflatables, or other temporary structures to be used (if none, type None): None Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants: None Estimated maximum attendance at one time : 100 Estimated total number of people attending: 100 Estimated total number of Somerville residents attending : 100 Maximum number of attendees you will accommodate: 200 Attendee fees or suggested donations : none Will this event be open to the public?: Yes Describe your outreach/publicity: We will work with internal and health department communications teams to put together a press release, create flyers, and share by word of mouth with our community partners and those supporting the community. Will food be served?: No Will a grill/open-flame device be used? : No Will any streets be blocked? : No Will any sidewalks be blocked? : Yes If yes, describe:: People may congregate around the lawn at city hall, on the sidewalk on Highland Ave, on School Street and directly adjacent to city hall. The amount of blocking of the sidewalk will depend on the number of individuals in attendance and how long folks stay. Will any public parks be used? : No Has this event occurred in the last two years? : No Police Detail : No Parking for Attendees : No Restrooms : Yes If yes, please describe the restrooms being provided, and if you are providing portable toilets, state how they will be delivered and removed:: This event occurs during city hall hours and therefore the city hall building will be open and available to the public for restrooms. Liability Insurance : No Approval Conditions: CS Mayor, Mayor's Office, Approved Reviewer: Kevin Roche, Engineering, Approved Reviewer: CS Traffic and Parking, Traffic and Parking, Approved Reviewer: Eric Weisman, Public Works, Approved Reviewer: Jesse Moos, Engineering, Complete Reviewer: Susan Yerkes, Recreation, Approved Reviewer: Charles Breen, Fire Prevention, Approved Reviewer: Mackenzie Richardson, Police, Approved Reviewer: Kimberly M. Wells, City Clerk, Approved Reviewer: