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PE Western Pearl Open House 10-1 — File 25-1398
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL25-000145
File #: 25-022119
Western Pearl Street Reconstruction
Event Name:
Updated Design Open House
City of Somerville, OSPCD Mobility
Business Name:
Division
Public Event License
Application Type:
98 WALNUT ST
Location:
APPLICANT
City of Somerville, OSPCD Mobility Division
Company Name:
Kate White
Contact Name:
Business Address:
93 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
Home Address:
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Work Phone:
Home Phone:
kwhite@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: Ed Leathers Park. We will arrange the tables around the northwest side of the park and use
the sidewalks as pathways for people to explore different stations describing different aspects of the project.
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: 10/01/2025
Event Setup Begins: 03:30 PM
Start Time: 04:30 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: OSPCD Mobility Division
Describe any social or cultural benefits of this event for Somerville residents : This event is a public meeting to
showcase the updated design for the Western Pearl Street Reconstruction project. We selected the park as the ideal open
house location to be close to the street, and attract people to attend who might just be passing by.
Describe any financial benefits of this event for Somerville businesses or organizations: n/a
What is the budget for this event?: $450
Complete Mailing Address : 93 Highland Avenue Somerville, MA 02143
Contact name for follow-up questions (Will be available to the public): Kate White
Email: kwhite@somervillema.gov
Phone (Will be available to the public): [phone removed]
Event Name : Western Pearl Street Reconstruction Updated Design Open House
Describe the Event: Mayor Ballantyne, Ward 4 Councilor Jesse Clingan, Ward 1 City Councilor Matt McLaughlin, and City
1.
staff invite you to an open house to discuss the Updated Design for the Western Pearl Street reconstruction. The open house
will feature multiple stations describing different aspects of the project. Drop-in anytime during the event to review materials
and talk with project team members about your feedback and questions. Pizza will be provided.
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): We anticipate having 2
10x10 tents
Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants: All stations will be placed along accessible
sidewalks/pathways.
Estimated maximum attendance at one time : 75
Estimated total number of people attending: 100
Estimated total number of Somerville residents attending : 90
Maximum number of attendees you will accommodate: 100
Attendee fees or suggested donations : None
Will this event be open to the public?: Yes
Describe your outreach/publicity: The City will promote the event by posting printed flyers on nearby homes, sending City
Alerts, sending direct email, publishing newsletters, and sharing on City social media channels.
Will food be served?: Yes
If yes, describe:: Pizza
Will the event be catered?: 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:: We anticipate some of the walkways in Ed Leathers Park will be congested with people as well as the
westside sidewalk on Skilton Avenue adjacent to the park.
Will any public parks be used? : Yes
If yes, name of park(s) : Ed Leathers Park
Has this event occurred in the last two years? : Yes
If yes, prior dates : May 13, 2025
Police Detail : No
Parking for Attendees : No
Restrooms : No
Liability Insurance : Yes
If yes, describe:: N/A
Approval Conditions:
Maureen Lee, ISD Health, Approved with Conditions
Reviewer:
Food license required. If assistance is needed please contact Arturo Vazquez. Arturo can be contacted at avazquez@somervillema.gov.
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:
Yianny Tsirigotis, Recreation, Approved
Reviewer:
Charles Breen, Fire Prevention, Approved
Reviewer:
Mackenzie Richardson, Police, Approved
Reviewer:
Kimberly M. Wells, City Clerk, Approved
Reviewer: