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PE Civic Day 9-30 — File 23-1330
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000034
File #: 23-003971
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: City of Somerville
Event name: Civic Day
Description: Civic Day is a citywide celebration for
residents to visit City Hall and learn about upcoming
services, projects and events. Residents will be able to
meet with city staff, interact with fun activities, eat and
mingle with other members of the Somerville community.
Information tables, activity stations and departments will
be spread throughout City Hall, the concourse and
Somerville High School to allow for a large turnout.
Residents will also be able to get certain business done
that they would typically get done during the work week.
Location: Somerville City Hall's Welcome Center and
Concourse
Date(s): Saturday, September 30
Rain date(s): n/a
Setup starts at (time): 8:30am
Event starts at (time): 9am
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6:30pm
Event ends at (time): 6pm
Entertainment: Interactive activities from different city
departments.
Temporary Structures: None
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 300
Total people attending: 500
Maximum attendees accommodated: 800
Total Somerville residents attending: 500
Attendee fees or suggested donations: None
What is your budget for this event: A budget has not
been defined yet.
Social or cultural benefits:
Residents will be able to mingle with other members of
the Somerville community and meet with city staff. They
will be able to hear about any changes and updates that
are in the pipeline for the city.
Financial benefits:
None
Event Contact: Courtney Henderson
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
CTY, newsletter, flyering, social media and word of
mouth.
Food served?
Yes
Vendors/food trucks will be available throughout the day
Caterer used?
Yes
TBD
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
Yes
The concourse outside of Somerville City Hall will be
blocked off. We will leave handicap parking available for
residents needing that accommodation.
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
Handicap parking
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
We will have police detail to help controlling street traffic
and to provide barriers to City Hall's concourse.
Parking (for Attendees)?
Yes
We will leave the handicap parking available for residents
needing that accommodation along with making a few
street parking spots handicap.
Restrooms?
Yes
Restrooms will be open and available inside of
Somerville High School and inside of City Hall.
Liability Insurance?
Yes
City of Somerville may have liability insurance
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
No
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
All food trucks contact Fire Prevention to discuss any needed permits. Be sure that no obstructions are placed where
they could interfere with emergency vehicles having to enter the concourse if needed, Barriers at the entrance and exit
should be easily moveable.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved