Matters ▸ Attachment
Glendale Ave BP 8-12 — File 23-1134
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000116
File #: 23-012058
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Richard Lawson
Event name: Glendale Avenue Block Party
Description: A traditional neighborhood block party in
which residents of Glendale Avenue will share food and
soft drinks with each other.
Location: Glendale Ave
Date(s): 08/12/2023
Rain date(s): 08/13/2023
Setup starts at (time): 11am
Event starts at (time): 12pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6:30pm
Event ends at (time): 6pm
Entertainment: None
Temporary Structures: None
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 50
Total people attending: 60
Maximum attendees accommodated: 100
Total Somerville residents attending: 60
Attendee fees or suggested donations: None
What is your budget for this event: There is no
budget. This will be a pot luck event.
Social or cultural benefits:
Everyone on Glendale Ave will have the opportunity to
get to know their neighbors a little better through a
simple block party.
Financial benefits:
There will be a very minor financial benefit to local
businesses as residents purchase food and soft drinks to
share during the block party.
Event Contact: Richard Lawson
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
No
Food served?
Yes
There will be no central food preparation or distribution.
This will be pot luck.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
Yes
Some residents may use their backyard barbecue grills
to prepare some of the food.
Streets blocked?
Yes
Glendale 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?
No
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Timothy Bakey, Approved with Conditions
Moveable traffic barrier to ensure emergency vehicle access if needed.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved