Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Truck O' Treat 10-23 — File 25-1537
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL25-000152
File #: 25-025114
Truck O' Treat 2025
Event Name:
Mayor's Office, City of Somerville
Business Name:
Public Event License
Application Type:
93 HIGHLAND AVE
Location:
APPLICANT
City of Somerville, Mayors Office
Company Name:
Midalys Rosario
Contact Name:
Business Address:
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
Home Address:
,
Work Phone:
Home Phone:
mrosario@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: City hall concourse, blocking traffic in City Hall parking lot in front of 1895 building between
flag poles and high school.
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: 10/23/2025
Event Setup Begins: 04:00 PM
Start Time: 05:00 PM
End Time: 07:00 PM
Event Cleanup Ends: 08:00 PM
Do You Have a Proposed Rain Date for Your Public Event?: Yes
Date: 10/30/2025
Start Time: 05:00 PM
End Time: 07:00 PM
Organization name; if none, your name: City of Somerville, Mayor's Office
Describe any social or cultural benefits of this event for Somerville residents : Families will have a safe contained area
to safely trick-or-treat with Somerville residents as well as get to know City Hall departments and staff and any upcoming
events/meetings the City is hosting.
Describe any financial benefits of this event for Somerville businesses or organizations: N/A
What is the budget for this event?: $5,000.00
Complete Mailing Address : 93 Highland Avenue Somerville, MA 02143
Contact name for follow-up questions (Will be available to the public): Midalys Rosario
Email: mrosario@somervillema.gov
Phone (Will be available to the public): [phone removed]
Event Name : Truck O' Treat 2025
Describe the Event: Face painting, yard games, and giveaways.
Describe any Entertainment at the Event (if none, type None): Music will be played on speakers.
Describe any tents, inflatables, or other temporary structures to be used (if none, type None): Folding tables.
Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants: Most of the event will be accessible to all
individuals. Will be done on level surface accessible to wheelchairs.
Estimated maximum attendance at one time : 200
Estimated total number of people attending: 350
Estimated total number of Somerville residents attending : 350
Maximum number of attendees you will accommodate: 350
Attendee fees or suggested donations : N/A
Will this event be open to the public?: Yes
Describe your outreach/publicity: Social media/press release
Will food be served?: Yes
If yes, describe:: Prepackaged sealed candy
Will the event be catered?: No
Will a grill/open-flame device be used? : No
Will any streets be blocked? : Yes
If yes, describe:: Through traffic in City Hall plaza parking lot will be blocked off.
Road to be closed: Highland Avenue
Cross street where road closure will start: City Hall Plaza
Cross street where road closure will end: City Hall Plaza
Will any sidewalks be blocked? : No
Will any public parks be used? : No
Has this event occurred in the last two years? : Yes
If yes, prior dates : 10/26/2023, 10/24/2024
Police Detail : No
Parking for Attendees : Yes
If yes, describe:: Street parking on Highland Avenue
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:: City Hall 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:
Charles Breen, Fire Prevention, Approved
Reviewer:
Mackenzie Richardson, Police, Approved
Reviewer:
Kimberly M. Wells, City Clerk, Approved
Reviewer: