Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Belmont St South BP 9-24 — File 23-1092
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000099
File #: 21-010540
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Mark Chenevert
Event name: Belmont Street South Block Party
Description: Block party for residents of Belmont Street
South and neighboring streets
Location: Belmont Street between Summer Street and
Somerville Avenue.
Date(s): 09/24/2023
Rain date(s): 10/01/2023
Setup starts at (time): 1:30pm
Event starts at (time): 2:00pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6:30pm
Event ends at (time): 6:00pm
Entertainment: Ideas for activities are kids games, chalk
art, food exchanges, acoustic music, and general
meeting and greeting of neighbors. There are also
tentative plans for a visit from the Lowell Street Fire
Department station.
Temporary Structures: None
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 50
Total people attending: 80
Maximum attendees accommodated: 100
Total Somerville residents attending: 80
Attendee fees or suggested donations: None
What is your budget for this event: None.
Social or cultural benefits:
A neighborhood block party for neighbors to meet and
greet, perhaps exchange food, and mingle..
Financial benefits:
None
Event Contact: Mark Chenevert
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Save the date flyer and an event flyer closer to the date
to be put in neighbors' mailboxes. Also, posting on
Belmont St. South group on Nextdoor website.
Food served?
Yes
From private homes
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Belmont Street from Summer Street to Somerville Ave.
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
None
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
September 18, 2022 and September 19, 2021
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Keep all obstructions out of roadway and off to the side in parking spaces. Use only easily moveable barriers to block
the street.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved