Matters ▸ Attachment
PE School St BP 10-14 — File 23-1249
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000158
File #: 23-015644
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: School Street Block Party
Event name: School Street Block Party
Description: Neighbors and friends of School St will
come together to celebrate community building ST
Location: School St from Prescott St. to Knapp St.
Date(s): Saturday, Oct 14, 2023
Rain date(s): Saturday, Oct 21, 2023
Setup starts at (time): 11am
Event starts at (time): 12pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6pm
Event ends at (time): 5pm
Entertainment: None
Temporary Structures: Potentially a bounce house.
Otherwise, none.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 50
Total people attending: 70
Maximum attendees accommodated: 50
Total Somerville residents attending: 70
Attendee fees or suggested donations: No cost to
attend and any donations welcome.
What is your budget for this event: < $800
Social or cultural benefits:
Block party to meet new neighbors and build community
along School St. and surrounding neighborhood.
Financial benefits:
Sharing word of mouth about favorite local businesses.
Event Contact: Joe Wight
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Party planning flyers have been posted on util poles and
taped to front doors. Flyers for the actual party will be
posted the same way and outreach will be shared via
word of mouth
Food served?
Yes
Food will be potluck.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
Yes
A propane grill may be operated on private property (on
concrete driveway, more than 10ft. away from any
structures).
Streets blocked?
Yes
School St from Prescott St. to Knapp St.
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
We'll be on the road, not non-accessible heights will be
involved in order to participate .
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
If the city requires a police detail, we will be happy to
coordinate with the police department.
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
10/11/2018
10/22/22
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Travel lane must be kept clear of any obstructions to allow passage in event of an emergency. Use only easily
moveable barriers to block streets.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved with Conditions
Extent of block party must be restricted to School street from Preston Rd to Knapp St.
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved