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PE ESMS Foodie Crawl 9-19 — File 23-1218

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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000134 File #: 23-013477   Application for: Public Event Organization name: East Somerville Main Streets   Event name: Foodie Crawl 2023 Description: Foodie Crawl is a tasting tour of more than a dozen restaurants, who provide a sample of their specialty cuisines. The crawl, which began in 2011, features an incredibly diverse range of food from around the globe, including Brazilian, Ethiopian, Italian, Mexican, Salvadoran, and more!   Location: Foodie Crawl takes place along Broadway in East Somerville from Maya Sol at 179 Broadway to Mount Vernon Restaurant at 14 Broadway. Date(s): September 19, 2023   Rain date(s): September 20, 2023 Setup starts at (time): 2:00PM   Event starts at (time): 6:00PM  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 10:30PM   Event ends at (time): 10:00PM Entertainment: Live music with speakers at the East Branch Library, Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine, Rincon Mexicano and Mount Vernon. Temporary Structures: None Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 400   Total people attending: 600     Maximum attendees accommodated: 600   Total Somerville residents attending: 400   Attendee fees or suggested donations: This is a ticketed event. VIP tickets, $35; Adult tickets, $25, Student tickets $15, Kids (between 5-14) $10 and under 5 are free.   What is your budget for this event: 4500   Social or cultural benefits:  Foodie Crawl provides residents with the opportunity to taste food from around the world, including Italian, Brazilian, Asian, Salvadoran, Mexican and Portuguese cuisine.   Financial benefits:  Foodie Crawl provides East Somerville restaurants with increased exposure and the opportunity to gain new customers. The event is also a fundraiser for East Somerville Main Streets, a local nonprofit organization. Event Contact: Lindsay Allen Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]     Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes We will advertise the event on our social media accounts, newsletter, and website. We will also reach out to local news outlets and ask our partner organizations to share the information. Food served? Yes Participating restaurants will provide tastings to event attendees inside their establishments Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants We will have accessible bathrooms located at 149 Broadway. Arrangements:     Police Detail: Yes We will request police detail. Parking (for Attendees)? No
Restrooms? Yes Restrooms will be available at 149 Broadway. There are also two public porta potties available at Chuckie Harris Park and the municipal parking lot across from 20 Broadway. Liability Insurance? Yes We will have special event insurance. Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes September 20, 2022 Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions No obstructions, tables, chairs, furniture, etc may reduce the clear walkway width on the sidewalk to less than 48" wide. Charles Breen, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved