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PE Climate Action table 7-5 — File 23-1096
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000114
File #: 23-011967
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Ocean River Institute, Inc
Event name: Climate Action Starts with Healthy Soils
Description: Summer Interns from Tufts will share
information on college and backyard soil ecology and
how to increase carbon drawdown naturally.
Location: Statue Park
Date(s): Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Rain date(s): Friday July 7, 2023
Setup starts at (time): 1:30 pm
Event starts at (time): 2:00 pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6:130pm
Event ends at (time): 6:00 pm
Entertainment: None
Temporary Structures: five-foot table, a few chairs
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 8-12
Total people attending: 75 -150
Maximum attendees accommodated: Many passing by
Total Somerville residents attending: 100
Attendee fees or suggested donations: No fees, no
sales,
What is your budget for this event: NA
Social or cultural benefits:
Community Engagement, Climate Action, Environmental
Education, Backyard ecology
Financial benefits:
NA
Event Contact: Rob Moir
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
ORI Newsletter, social media, follow-up story in
Somerville papers
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
The table in Statute Park is accessible to all.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
Yes
General Nonprofit insurance rider
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Statue Park
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
August 9, 2022, at Revival Cafe
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Susan Yerkes, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved