PE Tufts Discover Davis 9-3 — File 23-1245

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000147 File #: 23-014616   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Tufts University Undergraduate Orientation   Event name: Discover Davis Square Description: Discover Davis Square is an annual event where incoming first year students are given paid-for transportation via shuttle into Davis Square. There, they will find tables welcome them, including Tufts Undergraduate Orientation, the Mayor's Office, and Tufts Government & Community Relations.   Location: This event is located in the center of Davis Square. This event is open to the community. Date(s): 09/03/2023   Rain date(s): n/a Setup starts at (time): 10:30am   Event starts at (time): 12:00pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6:00pm   Event ends at (time): 5:00pm Entertainment: There will be music performed by Tufts students and/or DJs. Temporary Structures: There will be temporary tables set up for water and miscellaneous free giveaways. Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 250   Total people attending: 900     Maximum attendees accommodated: N/A   Total Somerville residents attending: 100   Attendee fees or suggested donations: $0.00   What is your budget for this event: N/A   Social or cultural benefits:  Discover Davis Square allows for incoming First-Years at Tufts University to explore campus surroundings. The event provides the opportunity for Somerville businesses to engage with students and increase students’ knowledge about local stores and restaurants free of charge. While the event is open to the public, it is only advertised internally to the Tufts community members.   Financial benefits:  A number of local business and vendors are contacted to hold special sales to bring in a high volume of University students.  Event Contact: Rocco Dirico Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]     Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes The event will take place in the square, with ample room and time for community interaction. The event itself, though, is catered more closely to the incoming First- Years. Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants N/A 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? Yes 09/02/2022, 09/02/2018 Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Charles Breen, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved