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PE Fire Station 10-18 — File 25-1573
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL25-000158
File #: 25-026223
Assembly Square Fire Station Grand
Event Name:
Opening
CITY OF SOMERVILLE
Business Name:
Public Event License
Application Type:
45 Middlesex Avenue
Location:
APPLICANT
City of Somerville, Mayors Office
Company Name:
Midalys Rosario
Contact Name:
Business Address:
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
Home Address:
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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: Assembly Square Fire Station At the corner of Middlesex Avenue and Foley Street in
Assembly Square.
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: 10/18/2025
Event Setup Begins: 09:00 AM
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Event Cleanup Ends: 01:00 PM
Do You Have a Proposed Rain Date for Your Public Event?: No
Organization name; if none, your name: CITY OF SOMERVILLE
Describe any social or cultural benefits of this event for Somerville residents : The community will have a safe
contained area to safely celebrate the grand opening of the Assembly Square Fire Station.
Describe any financial benefits of this event for Somerville businesses or organizations: N/A
What is the budget for this event?: $1000
Complete Mailing Address : 93 Highland Avenue Somerville, MA 02143
Contact name for follow-up questions (Will be available to the public): Ralph Henry
Email: rhenry@somervillema.gov
Phone (Will be available to the public): [phone removed]
Event Name : Assembly Square Fire Station Grand Opening
Describe the Event: The grand opening celebration will include a brief speaking program, traditional hose uncoupling and
an open-style walkthrough of the new station. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Describe any Entertainment at the Event (if none, type None): Fire truck parked on street for "Touch-a-Truck"
Describe any tents, inflatables, or other temporary structures to be used (if none, type None): None
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 : 100
Estimated total number of people attending: 200
Estimated total number of Somerville residents attending : 200
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: Social media/press release
Will food be served?: Yes
If yes, describe:: Refreshments and cookies from a local bakery.
Will the event be catered?: No
Will a grill/open-flame device be used? : No
Will any streets be blocked? : Yes
If yes, describe:: Middlesex Avenue starting at crosswalk of 2 Foley Street and 45 Middlesex Avenue.
Road to be closed: Middlesex Avenue
Cross street where road closure will start: 2 Foley Street and 45 Middlesex Avenue.
Cross street where road closure will end: Right before Public Storage garage on Middlesex Av
Will any sidewalks be blocked? : No
Will any public parks be used? : No
Has this event occurred in the last two years? : No
Police Detail : Yes
If yes, describe:: Police detail on both side of the road closure.
Parking for Attendees : Yes
If yes, describe:: Assembly square parking
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:: Public restroom will be available to the public, located in the front corridor at the fire station.
Liability Insurance : No
Approval Conditions:
Brian Postlewaite, Engineering, Approved with Conditions
Reviewer:
251008 BCP: Full closure of Middlesex Ave requires MassDOT Highway Access. Instead Northbound travel lane on Middlesex Ave shall be
maintained and lane shifted from Mystic Ave to Foley Street. Southbound traffic on Middlesex Ave may be detoured at Foley Street intersection.
See "Detour-Closure" figure on Documents Tab.
251008 BCP: Place "No Parking" Signs from Parking Dept on the Mystic-Foley Middlesex Avenue block, including meter and SFD spaces.
Parking signs shall be placed no later than Wednesday, 15 October, 5pm. Notify 311 of parking sign posting.
251008 BCP: One Somerville Traffic Police Detail is required for southbound Middlesex Ave detour. Southbound Middlesex Ave traffic will be
detoured onto Foley Street. One Somerville Traffic Police Detail is recommended for northbound Middlesex Avenue lane shift at Mystic Avenue
island.
CS Mayor, Mayor's Office, Approved
Reviewer:
Maureen Lee, ISD Health, Complete
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: