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PE Homeless Coalition 5K 9-30 — File 23-1023
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000007
File #: 14-005300
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Somerville Homeless Coalition
(SHC)
Event name: Somerville Homeless Coalition's 28th
Annual 5K Road Race
Description: 5K Road Race to start and end in Rite Aid
parking lot on Highland Ave. Detail: Route starts in the
bus lane outside of the MBTA will no road closures
required. Route of 5k for the following streets: College,
Wallace, Buena Vista, Irving, Simpson, Cameron,
Broadway (Teele Square), Curtis North and
PowderHouse, Packard, Lowden, Willow and Cedar.
We work closely with Traffic and Parking during the race
and with the MBTA to minimlaise the minor traffic delays
for the duration of the race.
For the duration of the event, the parking lot of Rite Aid is
closed to public.
Location: 5K Road Race to start and end in Rite Aid
parking lot on Highland Ave. Local businesses
supporting by providing food after the event
Date(s): Saturday September 30, 2023
Rain date(s): None
Setup starts at (time): 6:30am
Event starts at (time): 9:00am
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 11:00am
Event ends at (time): 10:30am
Entertainment: Sound and music station for Emcee/light
music pre and post race.
Temporary Structures: Inflatable finish line arch
provided by licenced vendor.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 750
Total people attending: 500
Maximum attendees accommodated: 1000
Total Somerville residents attending: 450
Attendee fees or suggested donations: $30-$35 Race
Fee
What is your budget for this event: $45,000
Social or cultural benefits:
This event is for the benefit of raising funds for the
homeless and food insecure in Somerville. Local
Somerville residents, members of running clubs, families
of all ages, local businesses and TUFTS students attend
this much loved event.
Financial benefits:
Funds are raised for SHC which support the preventon of
eviction, homelessness and food insecurity for
Somerville residents.
Event Contact: Felicity Beal
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Communicated on social media platform and sandwich
board in Davis Square
Food served?
Yes
Donuts, Bagels, Muffins, Cookies, Croissants, Breakfast
Pastries/Bread, Fruit (ripe bananas) Fruit Salad, Water,
Jams and Spreads, Cake Foods - shop bought.
Fruit donated by local Somerville restaurant Orleans and
bread donated by When Pigs Fly also in Somerville
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Route starts in the bus lane outside of the MBTA and
minimal delays affecting the following streets: College,
Wallace, Buena Vista, Irving, Simpson, Cameron,
Broadway (Teele Square), Curtis North and
PowderHouse, Packard, Lowden, Willow and Cedar.
We work closely with Traffic and Parking and the MBTA
during the race to support the start of the race in the
busway lane t the start of the race. For the duration of the
event, the parking lot of Rite Aid is closed to public.
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
Police escort for the race pack and a cruiser brings up
the rear of race runners
Parking (for Attendees)?
Yes
Parking suggestions will be provided in advance to race
participants and spectators although public transport is
strongly advised
Restrooms?
Yes
Port a potties will be made available in Rite Aid car park
Liability Insurance?
Yes
Road Race will be covered by the current comprehensive
insurance cover of SHC inc
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
Each year for the past 27 years
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Timothy Bakey, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved