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PE Lexington Ave 9-24 — File 23-1395
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000183
File #: 23-018076
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 Avenue. between Hancock and
Cedar Street.
Date(s): 9/24
Rain date(s):
Setup starts at (time): 4:00pm
Event starts at (time): 5:00pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 9:00pm
Event ends at (time): 8:00pm
Entertainment: possible band
Temporary Structures: regular small pop up tents.
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 out 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
driveways 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
side 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
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Keep a travel lane clear of tents, obstructions in the event of an emergency. Keep grills 10 feet from anything
combustible. Use only easily moveable barriers to block the street.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved