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PE Civic Day 9-10 — File 26-1215
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
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.
: 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: