PE Western Pearl Open House 10-4 — File 25-1474

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL25-000150 File #: 25-023838 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: The Mobility Division aims to use Ed Leathers park for our next Western Pearl Street Open House. We aim to use the northside of the park closer to Skilton Avenue and the cement paths to set up tables to display information about 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: 10/04/2025 Event Setup Begins: 11:00 AM Start Time: 12:00 PM End Time: 02:00 PM Event Cleanup Ends: 02:30 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 : The event is intended to showcase the updated design and provide residents the opportunity to talk one-on-one with project team staff and their neighbors about their feedback on the design. 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 Ave 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

1. 1. Describe the Event: The City of Somerville is planning to reconstruct sidewalks, repave, and redesign Western Pearl Street between McGrath Highway and Medford Street to improve safety, accessibility, and sustainability. In the spring of 2025, we gathered community feedback on two different design options. The City spent the past few months reviewing all the community feedback collected, choosing one design direction, and advancing the design. We want to bring this updated design to community members to gather community input before finalizing the design and preparing for construction. 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): 2 10x10 tents Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants: We will use the center accessible path and the sidewalks on Skilton Avenue to set up tables so that community members have an accessible path to all the information stations and food. Estimated maximum attendance at one time : 75 Estimated total number of people attending: 100 Estimated total number of Somerville residents attending : 100 Maximum number of attendees you will accommodate: 100 Attendee fees or suggested donations : N/A Will this event be open to the public?: Yes Describe your outreach/publicity: City Alert, social media, flyering to nearby homes, direct email, city newsletters Will food be served?: Yes If yes, describe:: Pizza will be delivered and served. 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:: Sidewalks might be temporarily blocked by other community members looking at the information stations. Will any public parks be used? : Yes If yes, name of park(s) : Ed Leathers 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:: City of Somerville Approval Conditions: Maureen Lee, ISD Health, Approved with Conditions Reviewer: ISD Health has approved with the condition an application for a Temporary Food License application is submitted. If assistance is needed, please contact Arturo Vazquez. Arturo can be contacted at avazquez@somervillema.gov. Eric Weisman, Public Works, Approved with Conditions Reviewer: Please go to somervillema.myrec.com for a permit to use the park.

CS Mayor, Mayor's Office, Approved Reviewer: Kevin Roche, Engineering, Approved Reviewer: CS Traffic and Parking, Traffic and Parking, 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: