Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Week of Young Child 4-16 — File 26-0320
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL26-000011
File #: 24-003962
The Week of the Young Child Celebration
Event Name:
2026
City of Somerville HHS SomerPromise
Business Name:
Public Event License
Application Type:
Highland AVE
Location:
APPLICANT
Company Name:
Ashley Zsofka
Contact Name:
Business Address:
Home Address:
167 Holland Street
Somerville, MA 02143
Work Phone:
Home Phone:
azsofka@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: Front of Somerville High School western side, under awning and in concourse area
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: 04/16/2026
Event Setup Begins: 03:30 PM
Start Time: 05:30 PM
End Time: 07:00 PM
Event Cleanup Ends: 07:30 PM
Do You Have a Proposed Rain Date for Your Public Event?: No
Organization name; if none, your name: City of Somerville SomerPromise Department
Describe any social or cultural benefits of this event for Somerville residents : The social and cultural benefits are for
children, their families, educators, and the community at large and are founded in the basis of community resource sharing
and belonging.
Describe any financial benefits of this event for Somerville businesses or organizations: N/A
What is the budget for this event?: $1,800
Complete Mailing Address : 167 Holland St Suite 323 Somerville, MA
Contact name for follow-up questions (Will be available to the public): Christopher Hosman
Email: chosman@somervillema.gov
Phone (Will be available to the public): [phone removed] ext 2341
Event Name : The Week of the Young Child Celebration 2026
Describe the Event: The Week of the Young Child is a nationally recongnized week to honor young children and the adults
that care for them. This event is a community event including music, activities, resources, and pizza.
1.
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): EZ-up tents may be
used if drizzling
Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants: The event space is accessible by ramp and
language supports will be readily available
Estimated maximum attendance at one time : 175
Estimated total number of people attending: 350
Estimated total number of Somerville residents attending : 150
Maximum number of attendees you will accommodate: NA
Attendee fees or suggested donations : None
Will this event be open to the public?: Yes
Describe your outreach/publicity: We are in process of creating multilingual flyers for this event, and outreach will happen
in many areas of the community.
Will food be served?: Yes
If yes, describe:: Pizza from Leone's
Will the event be catered?: No
Will a grill/open-flame device be used? : No
Will any streets be blocked? : Yes
If yes, describe:: The concourse in front of the highschool will be blocked
Road to be closed: Somerville High Concourse
Cross street where road closure will start: West side concourse to highschool
Cross street where road closure will end: East side concourse to highschool
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 : April 11 2024...April 12 2023....April 10 2025
Police Detail : No
Parking for Attendees : Yes
If yes, describe:: Relaxed parking in the area during event
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:: Central Library bathroom will be available
Liability Insurance : No
Approval Conditions:
Maureen Lee, ISD Health, Approved with Conditions
Reviewer:
ISD Health has approved with the condition a Temporary Food Establishment license application is submitted on Citizenserve. If assistance is
needed please contact Arturo Vazquez. Arturo can be contacted at avazquez@somervillema.gov.
CS Mayor, Mayor's Office, Approved
Reviewer:
Kevin Roche, Engineering, Approved
Reviewer:
Eric Weisman, Public Works, Approved
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: