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PE Mayor's Senior Picnic 9-14 — File 23-1315
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000169
File #: 23-016951
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: Trum Field and will occupy the space between
both baseball diamonds.
Date(s): September 14, 2023
Rain date(s): September 15, 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.
Horizons and the Horn Band will perform from 12:15pm
until 1pm. They are a four piece band, playing the
trumpet, keyboard and singers.
Temporary Structures: DPW will be setting up tables,
chairs, and tents for the event.
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: $15,000
Social or cultural benefits:
All residents over the age of 60 are invited to attend. The
day will be an opportunity to assist in the reduction of
isolation within the senior community.
Financial benefits:
The event will bring over 400 people to 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 and through the SomerViva network.
Food served?
Yes
Senior will receive a free boxed lunch consisting of a
sandwich, cookies, chips, fruit and water.
Caterer used?
Yes
Brett Henry Catering
143 Nahant Rd.
Nahant MA 01908
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 throughout the event
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 are 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
Additional information needed to determine if a temporary license is needed.
Kevin Roche, Approved
Timothy Bakey, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Jill Lathan, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Susan Yerkes, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved