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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL26-000080 File #: 26-019876 Civic Day Event Name: City of Somerville Business Name: Public Event License Application Type: 93 HIGHLAND AVE Location: APPLICANT City of Somerville Company Name: Meg Pallis Contact Name: Business Address: , Home Address: 93 Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02144 Work Phone: Home Phone: mpallis@somervillema.gov Email: # of days: 1 Does this event occupy a public space or significantly affect nearby residents?: Yes Are you the party applying for the Public Event License?: Yes Describe the location in detail: City Hall 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: 09/10/2026 Event Setup Begins: 03:00 PM Start Time: 04:00 PM End Time: 07:00 PM Event Cleanup Ends: 07:30 PM Do You Have a Proposed Rain Date for Your Public Event?: No Organization name; if none, your name: City of Somerville Describe any social or cultural benefits of this event for Somerville residents : Civic Day is an annual city event to educate and invite residents to learn about city departments and the work that they do. Describe any financial benefits of this event for Somerville businesses or organizations: Food at the event will be bought from local businesses. What is the budget for this event?: N/A Complete Mailing Address : 93 Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02143 Contact name for follow-up questions (Will be available to the public): Meg Pallis Email: mpallis@somervillema.gov Phone (Will be available to the public): [phone removed] Event Name : Civic Day Describe the Event: Civic Day is an annual city event to educate and invite residents to learn about city departments and the work that they do.
Describe any Entertainment at the Event (if none, type None): Departments will have games and educational activities for all ages that helps teach about the work they do. General activities will also be available for kids. Describe any tents, inflatables, or other temporary structures to be used (if none, type None): Possible tents for departments that are hosting on the concourse. MWRA Water Buggy - if able to schedule. Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants: All activities will be fully accessible. Accessible Parking will be made available. Estimated maximum attendance at one time : 100 Estimated total number of people attending: 300 Estimated total number of Somerville residents attending : 300 Maximum number of attendees you will accommodate: 300 Attendee fees or suggested donations . . . : Free event. Will this event be open to the public?: Yes Describe your outreach/publicity: Promoted through all city channels (Web, social media, Press Release, etc.) Will food be served?: Yes If yes, describe:1: TBD. (typically, food truck is booked, or pizza is provided.) Nibble Kitchen has done cooking demos in the past. Will the event be catered?: No Will a grill/open-flame device be used? : Yes If yes, describe:3: MAYBE - Only if Nibble Kitchen is participating, all food safety requirements will be followed if so. 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 : Yes. Last event was April 5th, 2025. April 27th, 2024. September 30th, 2023. Police Detail : Yes If yes, describe:7: Will coordinate with SPD as needed. Parking for Attendees : Yes If yes, describe:8: Will work with parking dept. as needed. 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:9: Restrooms available inside City Hall. 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: Courtney Henderson, City Clerk, Approved Reviewer: Jesse Moos, Engineering, Complete Reviewer: Emergency Management, Office of Emergency Management, Approved Reviewer: