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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: , 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: