Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Council on Aging Picnic 8-8 — File 23-1181
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000135
File #: 23-013524
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Somerville Council on Aging---
Ashley Speliotis
Event name: Mayor Ballantyne's Senior Picnic
Description: The picnic will be held from 11am until
1pm. All Somerville residents over the age of 60 are
invited to attend free of charge. Seniors will be able to
listen to music, and enjoy lunch together. Free
transportation to the event will also be offered.
Location: The Mayor's Picnic will take place on Trum
Field and will occupy the space in between both baseball
diamonds.
Date(s): 08/08/2023
Rain date(s): 08/09/2023
Setup starts at (time): 8:30am
Event starts at (time): 11:00am
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 2:00pm
Event ends at (time): 1:00pm
Entertainment: A DJ will play from 11am until 12:15pm.
The Backtrack Band will perform from 12:15pm until
1pm. They perform songs for the 50's, 60's and 70's.
Temporary Structures: Tents, tables and chairs will be
set up on Trum Field.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 400
Total people attending: 450
Maximum attendees accommodated: 450
Total Somerville residents attending: 375
Attendee fees or suggested donations: none
What is your budget for this event: $18,000
Social or cultural benefits:
This is a free event for all Somerville residents age 60
and over. Seniors will be able to enjoy an afternoon of
music, lunch, and the company of their neighbors.
Financial benefits:
This event will bring a large number of older adults into
the Trum Field area.
Event Contact: Ashley Speliotis
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] ext 2300
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
This event has been advertised through the COA
newsletter, social media accounts, the Somerville
Housing Authority network and will be advertised in local
print media and the City of Somerville social media
accounts--outreach has been conducted in English,
Spanish, Portuguese and Simplified Chinese.
Food served?
Yes
Boxed lunches
Caterer used?
Yes
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Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
A ramp and handicapped bathrooms are available on
site.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
Police will be on site to assist if needed.
Parking (for Attendees)?
Yes
Free transportation is provided to attendees. Bus parking
and additional handicapped parking will be marked in
front of Trum Field.
Restrooms?
Yes
Restrooms available on site.
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Trum Field
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
No
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved with Conditions
Approved pending a coordinators checklist submitted.
Susan Yerkes, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Depending upon the tent size - may require permit from Fire Prevention. Contact FP for further details.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved