PE SAC Somerstreet Monster Mash 10-22 — File 23-1225

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000054 File #: 23-005182   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Somerville Arts Council   Event name: SomerStreets: Monster Mash 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: Somerville Ave from School St to Warren Ave. Date(s): 10/22/2023   Rain date(s): 10/29/2023 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, interactive activities like Parkour and Somerville Recreation, craft vendors, community tabling, roaming railroad, and much more. Temporary Structures: 10x10 tents, tables, chairs, music stages Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 600   Total people attending: 1200     Maximum attendees accommodated: 1200   Total Somerville residents attending: 800   Attendee fees or suggested donations: free   What is your budget for this event: 8000   Social or cultural benefits:  SomerStreets is the City of Somerville's take on the internationally-renowned Open Streets concept, closing busy city streets to vehicles, and opening them up for cycling, walking, dancing, running, and other modes of activity. Through SomerStreets, 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.   Financial benefits:  This event brings many people from and out of Somerville to enjoy the local businesses. We also make an effort to partner with businesses on the route of the festival. 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 Food served? Yes Ice cream, food trucks, Nibble Kitchen. More details will be described in Coordinator Checklist. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Somerville Ave from School St to Warren Ave. 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 Details will be disclosed in 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 October 31st, 2021 and October 30, 2022 Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Maureen Lee, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions 1. APPROVAL CONDITION KTR 230524: Application is approved pending review of IAP and detour plan with SPD, SFD and DPW. Timothy Bakey, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved