Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Pride Flag 6-4 — File 26-0794
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL26-000051
File #: 25-011130
PRIDE FLAG RAISING
Event Name:
SOMERVILLE HHS
Business Name:
Public Event License
Application Type:
93 HIGHLAND AVE
Location:
APPLICANT
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN SERVICES-
Company Name:
admin
MICHAEL MANOOGIAN
Contact Name:
Business Address:
167 HOLLAND ST 3RD FLOOR
SOMERVILLE, MA 02144
Home Address:
167 HOLLAND ST 3RD FLOOR
SOMERVILLE, MA 02144
Work Phone:
Home Phone:
MMANOOGIAN@SOMERVILLEMA.GOV
Email:
# of days: 1
Does this event occupy a public space or significantly affect nearby residents?: No
Describe the location in detail: SHS CONCOURSE(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: 06/04/2026
Event Setup Begins: 04:30 AM
Start Time: 05:00 PM
End Time: 06:00 PM
Event Cleanup Ends: 06:30 PM
Do You Have a Proposed Rain Date for Your Public Event?: No
Organization name; if none, your name: LGBTQ HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Describe any social or cultural benefits of this event for Somerville residents : PUBLIC AWARENESS PRIDE FLAG
RAISING
Describe any financial benefits of this event for Somerville businesses or organizations: N/A
What is the budget for this event?: HHS
Complete Mailing Address : 167 HOLLAND ST SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
Contact name for follow-up questions (Will be available to the public): IZZY STARR
Email: ISTARR@SOMERVILLEMA.GOV
Phone (Will be available to the public): 617 625 6600X2404
Event Name : PRIDE FLAG RAISING
Describe the Event: FLAG RAISING
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): NONE
Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants: NO
Estimated maximum attendance at one time : OPEN TO CITY WITHIN SAFETY
Estimated total number of people attending: 30
Estimated total number of Somerville residents attending : 30
Maximum number of attendees you will accommodate: 50
Attendee fees or suggested donations : NO
Will this event be open to the public?: Yes
Describe your outreach/publicity: SOCIAL MEDIA, WORD OF MOUTH
Will food be served?: No
Will a grill/open-flame device be used? : No
Will any streets be blocked? : No
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 : JUNE 2024, JUNE 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:
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: