PE SAC SomerStreets Strike up the Band 9-17 — File 23-1167

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000052 File #: 23-005177   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Somerville Arts Council   Event name: SomerStreets: Strike up the Bands Description: A street festival to celebrate community and the arts. SomerStreets is the City's take on the internationally-renowned Open Streets concept, closing busy streets to vehicles and opening them up for cycling, walking, dancing, running and other modes of activity. Through this street festival the city and its community partners aim to promote and encourage easy access to physical activity and reconnecting with neighborhoods and businesses and their unique cultural elements in a thriving urban environment.   Location: Highland Ave from Central St to Lowell St. Date(s): 9/17/2023   Rain date(s): n/a Setup starts at (time): 12pm   Event starts at (time): 2pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 8pm   Event ends at (time): 6pm Entertainment: Two stages of music, physical activities like Parkour and Somerville Recreation, craft vendors, community tabling, and much more! Temporary Structures: 10x10 tents, tables, chairs, music stage Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 500   Total people attending: 1,500     Maximum attendees accommodated: 1000   Total Somerville residents attending: 700   Attendee fees or suggested donations: free   What is your budget for this event: 6000   Social or cultural benefits:  This is a community event for residents where the concept is to open the streets for walking, dancing, and other modes of activity.   Financial benefits:  This is event brings large crowds for the businesses on the route of the event. Event Contact: Iaritza Menjivar Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] x2985     Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes newsletters, press release, posters, social media, flyers Food served? Yes We will have some vendors like Nibble Kitchen and Dean's concession. All will be listed in Coordinator Checklist. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Highland Ave from Central St to Lowell St. Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants The festival grounds will require all activities to be accessible. Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain clear. We also have a chairs available and volunteers will help bring and set them up wherever they are necessary. Arrangements:     Police Detail: Yes We will discuss in the IAP Parking (for Attendees)? No

Restrooms? Yes Portajohns Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes September 15, 2021 September 11, 2022 Approval Conditions: Reviewer: Kevin Roche, Engineering, Approved with Conditions 1. APPROVAL CONDITION KTR 230501: Applicant must coordinate service interruption with MBTA for 88 and 90 bus routes. Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions APPROVAL CONDITION KTR 230501: Applicant must coordinate service interruption with MBTA for 88 and 90 bus routes. Timothy Bakey, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Andrea Torres, Approved