Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Lexington Ave BP 9-23 — File 23-1329
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000168
File #: 23-016892
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Kelsey Kent
Event name: Lexington Ave Block Party
Description: It's happening again! We're gathering
together as neighbors and friends of Lexington AVE in
Somerville. Meet your neighbors, eat some food, drink
some drink and be merry! We'll chat about Halloween
and catch up on Summer fun.
Location: Lexington Ave.
Date(s): September 23
Rain date(s): none
Setup starts at (time): 3:00pm
Event starts at (time): 4:00pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 9:00pm
Event ends at (time): 8:00pm
Entertainment: possible band!
Temporary Structures: regular pop up tents in drive
way.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 200
Total people attending: 250
Maximum attendees accommodated: 250
Total Somerville residents attending: 200
Attendee fees or suggested donations: none
What is your budget for this event: n/a
Social or cultural benefits:
meeting our neighbors and connecting our community!
Financial benefits:
n/a
Event Contact: Kelsey Kent
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
flyers on the street and side streets of Lexington AVE
Food served?
Yes
potluck style. Neighbors will serve food from their drive
ways and share.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
Yes
folks will have the grills on their driveways. We'll have our
fire extinguishers out at each one.
Streets blocked?
Yes
Lexington Ave from Hancock Street to Cedar Street.
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
site walks are open and available.
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
going back five years or more? 2018- I can't remember at
this point.
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Timothy Bakey, Approved with Conditions
Tents greater than 10'x12' require a permit from Somerville Fire Prevention. All open flames must be at least 20' from
any tent.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved