Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Josephine Ave BP 9-30 — File 23-1331
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000164
File #: 23-016361
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Josephine Ave. Block Party
Event name: Josephine Ave. Block Party #22
Description: annual block party for several decades!
Location: Josephine Ave from Kidder to Morrison Ave.
Date(s): 09/30/2023
Rain date(s): 10/01/2023
Setup starts at (time): 2:00pm
Event starts at (time): 4:00pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 9:30pm
Event ends at (time): 8:30pm
Entertainment: likely live band and volunteer
entertainment
Temporary Structures: NA
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 75
Total people attending: 90
Maximum attendees accommodated: 150
Total Somerville residents attending: 90
Attendee fees or suggested donations: none, free
What is your budget for this event: 0
Social or cultural benefits:
community building and preservation
Financial benefits:
none, free event
Event Contact: Brandon Wilson
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
flyers at doors
Food served?
Yes
potluck
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Josephine at Kidder Ave. and Morrison Ave.
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
public street
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
mid Sept. for many years
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
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved