PE Tree Lighting 12-4 — File 25-1703

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL25-000166 File #: 25-029013 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Event Name: 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 City Hall 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: 12/04/2025 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: 12/09/2025 Start Time: 05:00 PM End Time: 07:00 PM # of Additional Dates for Public Events at This Location (if applicable): 2 Date: 12/08/2025 Start Time: 05:00 PM End Time: 07:00 PM Date: 12/10/2025 Start Time: 05:00 PM End Time: 07:00 PM Organization name; if none, your name: City of Somerville, Mayors Office Describe any social or cultural benefits of this event for Somerville residents : Families will have a safe contained area

to safely watch our annual tree lighting ceremony. 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): Eileen Blanchette Email: eblanchette@somervillema.gov Phone (Will be available to the public): [phone removed] Event Name : Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Describe the Event: City of Somerville will be hosting its annual tree lighting ceremony and Santa meet and greet. This event will take place at the City Hall Concourse and in the cafeteria of the Somerville High School. Describe any Entertainment at the Event (if none, type None): Caroling Describe any tents, inflatables, or other temporary structures to be used (if none, type None): Podium and lights. 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:: Cookies, hot coffee, hot chocolate. 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 : 12/7/23, 12/5/24 Police Detail : Yes If yes, describe:: We will have police detail along with fire on the concourse. 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

1. delivered and removed:: City Hall Liability Insurance : No Approval Conditions: Maureen Lee, ISD Health, Approved with Conditions Reviewer: ISD Health has approved the application with the condition that a temporary food license is submitted. If however, the foods and beverages offered fall into categories that may not require a food license??for example, individually packaged cookies or beverages from the manufacturer??please provide those considerations for review. CS Mayor, Mayor's Office, Approved Reviewer: Kevin Roche, Engineering, Approved Reviewer: Eric Weisman, Public Works, Approved Reviewer: Jesse Moos, Engineering, Complete Reviewer: Charles Breen, Fire Prevention, Approved Reviewer: Suzanne Rinfret, Traffic and Parking, Approved Reviewer: Mackenzie Richardson, Police, Approved Reviewer: Kimberly M. Wells, City Clerk, Approved Reviewer: