PE Menorah Lighting 12-15 — File 25-1839

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL25-000171 File #: 25-030086 Annual Menorah Lighting Event Name: City of Somerville Mayor's Office Business Name: Public Event License Application Type: 93 HIGHLAND AVE Location: APPLICANT City of Somerville Mayor's Office Company Name: Eileen Blanchette Contact Name: Business Address: 93 Highland St Somerville, MA 02143 Home Address: Somerville, MA 02143 Work Phone: Home Phone: eblanchette@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? <a href=../Documents/149/WAGE%20THEFT%20ORDINANCE.pdf target=_blank>City Wage Theft Ordinance</a>: No Date: 12/15/2025 Event Setup Begins: 04:00 PM Start Time: 06:00 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: 12/16/2025 Start Time: 04:00 PM End Time: 05:00 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 watch our annual Menorah lighting ceremony. Describe any financial benefits of this event for Somerville businesses or organizations: N/A What is the budget for this event?: 2,000 Complete Mailing Address : 93 Highland Ave 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 : Annual Menorah Lighting Describe the Event: Constituents will gather for music, menorah lighting and light refreshments to celebrate the lighting of the menorah Describe any Entertainment at the Event (if none, type None): Some live music Describe any tents, inflatables, or other temporary structures to be used (if none, type None): None Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants: ADA accessible Estimated maximum attendance at one time : 100 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: Social media and press release Will food Will food be served?: No Will a grill/open-flame device be used? : No Will any streets be blocked? : Yes If yes, describe:: City Hall Concourse Road to be closed: City Hall Concourse Cross street where road closure will start: City Hall Concourse Cross street where road closure will end: City Hall Concourse 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 : 12/26/2025 Police Detail : No Parking for Attendees : No Restrooms : No Liability Insurance : No Approval Conditions: 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 Rinfret1, Traffic and Parking, Approved Reviewer: Mackenzie Richardson, Police, Approved Reviewer: Kabir Bedi, City Clerk, Pending Reviewer: