PE Morrison Ave BP 7-22 — File 23-1026

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000096 File #: 19-004924   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Stephanie Galaitsi   Event name: Morrison Ave Block Party Description: Potluck party for neighbors and kids   Location: Morrison Ave from Highland Rd to Prichard Ave. I would also like to put barriers on both ends on Pearson. On the northern end, 1 barrier will have the sign "no access to Morrison Ave." Then two barriers on the southern side of Pearson will block access. However, neighbors will still be able to get in and out of Pearson. Date(s): July 22.   Rain date(s): July 23 Setup starts at (time): 2:00pm   Event starts at (time): 3:00pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 7:00pm   Event ends at (time): 6:00pm Entertainment: None Temporary Structures: Maybe a box maze Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 75   Total people attending: 100     Maximum attendees accommodated: 500   Total Somerville residents attending: 100   Attendee fees or suggested donations: 0   What is your budget for this event: None   Social or cultural benefits:  The Surgeon General says that loneliness is a crisis in the US and we should get to know our neighbors. So block parties actually have a huge role to play. Let's support our social resilience!   Financial benefits:  None Event Contact: Stephanie Galaitsi Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]     Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes I will flyer all the houses in my area, and I will post the event in the Ball Square newsletter that I'm running. Food served? Yes Potluck from the neighbors Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes We will block Morrison Ave from Highland Rd to Prichard Ave. I would also like to put barriers on both ends on Pearson. On the northern end, 1 barrier will have the sign "no access to Morrison Ave." Then two barriers on the southern side of Pearson will block access. However, neighbors will still be able to get in and out of Pearson. Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants It will be on the street. Arrangements:     Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? No

Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes I hosted a block party on July 24, 2021. I also had a permit for one in September 2022, but I ended up canceling it. Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions No objects in the travel lanes of the street. Any box maze or other objects such as tables and chairs must be off to the sides in parking spaces. Barriers used shall be easily moved by emergency personnel. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved