PE Perry St BP 7-9 — File 23-1090

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000103 File #: 23-011133   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Aaron Greiner   Event name: Perry Street Block Party Description: The Perry Street Block Party will be a celebration of summer, community, and our wonderful neighborhood! Neighbors from Parkdale Street and Perry Street will come together to bring the event to life. From noon to 4pm on July 10th, we will close Perry Street to cars and open it up to people. We will have lawn games, art activities, food, and music. It will be a chance for everyone in the neighborhood to connect, relax, and have fun.   Location: Perry Street from Washington Street to Marion Street Date(s): July 9th, 2023   Rain date(s): July 8th, 2023 Setup starts at (time): 11am   Event starts at (time): 12pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 7pm   Event ends at (time): 6pm Entertainment: We will play music during the party, always keeping the volume at a respectful level. Temporary Structures: None Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 100   Total people attending: 300     Maximum attendees accommodated: 300   Total Somerville residents attending: 250   Attendee fees or suggested donations: The event will be free and open to the public. For those who are able, we will ask for a $5 suggested donation to help cover costs.   What is your budget for this event: $200   Social or cultural benefits:  The Perry Street Block Party will be open to the public! It will be welcoming to all ages, including families, and will include lots of fun summer activities (sidewalk chalk, lawn games etc). We will advertise it widely so that all in the community can come and celebrate.   Financial benefits:  We will purchase supplies for the party from local businesses. Event Contact: Aaron Greiner Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]     Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes We will notify all residents on the street at least a week beforehand that the event is taking place. To advertise the event, we will post flyers around the neighborhood, post the event in local social media groups, and spread the info by word-of-mouth. Food served? Yes We will have lemonade and some other light potluck- style food, all for free. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Perry Street Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants There will be step-free access to the event and clearance for wheelchair users.

Arrangements:     Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? Yes Participants will be directed to use nearby public restrooms in Lincoln Park. Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? No Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions Keep any obstructions in parking spaces and out of the travel lane in the event emergency vehicles need access. Use only easily moveable barriers to block the street. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved