PE Juneteenth 6-16 — File 26-0791

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL26-000052 File #: 26-012917 Juneteenth Flag Raising Event Name: Department of Racial and Social Business Name: Justice, City of Somerville Public Event License Application Type: 93 HIGHLAND AVE Location: APPLICANT Department of Racial and Social Justice for Company Name: the City of Some Catherine Nakato Contact Name: Business Address: 167 Holland Street, Somerville, MA, 02145 Somerville, MA 02145 Home Address: , Work Phone: Home Phone: cnakato@somervillema.gov Email: # of days: 1 Does this event occupy a public space or significantly affect nearby residents?: No Describe the location in detail: In the parking lot of City Hall(93 Highland Ave) 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: 06/16/2026 Event Setup Begins: 11:00 AM Start Time: 12:00 PM End Time: 01:00 PM Event Cleanup Ends: 01:30 PM Do You Have a Proposed Rain Date for Your Public Event?: Yes Date: 06/17/2026 Start Time: 01:00 PM End Time: 02:00 PM Organization name; if none, your name: Department of Racial and Social Justice for the City of Somerville Describe any social or cultural benefits of this event for Somerville residents : Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when federal troops enforced the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas, effectively ending slavery in the United States. Describe any financial benefits of this event for Somerville businesses or organizations: No What is the budget for this event?: $1000 Complete Mailing Address : 167 Holland Street Somerville, MA Contact name for follow-up questions (Will be available to the public): Catherine Nakato Email: cnakato@somervillema.gov Phone (Will be available to the public): [phone removed]

1. Event Name : Juneteenth Flag Raising Describe the Event: The event will be a short program comprised of singing the Negro National Anthem, speech, and of raising the flag. Describe any Entertainment at the Event (if none, type None): Singing and Speeches Describe any tents, inflatables, or other temporary structures to be used (if none, type None): None Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants: Accessible parking sports to be reserved for those in need. Estimated maximum attendance at one time : 60 Estimated total number of people attending: 60 Estimated total number of Somerville residents attending : 50 Maximum number of attendees you will accommodate: 60 Attendee fees or suggested donations : No Will food be served?: Yes If yes, describe:: Light refreshments, individuals can quickly pick up and go Will a grill/open-flame device be used? : No Will any streets be blocked? : No Will any sidewalks be blocked? : Yes If yes, describe:: City Hall Concourse to be blocked off. Will any public parks be used? : No Has this event occurred in the last two years? : Yes If yes, prior dates : June 16th, 2025 Police Detail : No Parking for Attendees : Yes If yes, describe:: City lot 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:: City Hall Liability Insurance : No Approval Conditions: Maureen Lee, ISD Health, Approved with Conditions Reviewer: ISD Health has approved with the condition a Temporary Food License is submitted on Citizenserve. If assistance is needed with the application, please contact Arturo Vazques 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: Jesse Moos, Engineering, Complete Reviewer: