PE Norwood Ave BP 10-29 — File 23-1519

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000187 File #: 19-010357   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Kim Durniak on behalf of the Norwood Ave Neighbors   Event name: Norwood Ave Neighborhood Block Party Description: A fun gathering of friends and neighbors. Each family/household/individual will be encouraged to bring food for themselves as well as something to share. Covid precautions will be taken and assessed based upon current case-rate near the date. Games will be provided for the kids to play. Any tents/tables will be set to one side to ensure passage for emergency vehicles if necessary.   Location: Norwood Ave from Medford St and Broadway. Date(s): Sunday Oct 29, 2023   Rain date(s): Sunday Nov 5, 2023 Setup starts at (time): 1pm   Event starts at (time): 2pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 7pm   Event ends at (time): 6pm Entertainment: music, games and friendly conversation! Temporary Structures: Pop-up tents, folding tables and chairs will be provided by each family/household/individual to provide a relaxing area to eat and converse. Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 50 people   Total people attending: 60 people     Maximum attendees accommodated: 60 people   Total Somerville residents attending: 60 people   Attendee fees or suggested donations: no fee charged to attended   What is your budget for this event: 0 - potlock by individual or household   Social or cultural benefits:  We include all neighbors as a way to connect in-person. We are looking forward to meeting new neighbors as well!   Financial benefits:  none, except indirectly by reinforcing why Somerville is a great place to live and keep our friends and neighbors here! Event Contact: Kim Durniak Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]     Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes flyers, social media Food served? Yes Potluck dishes & items to be shared (chips, etc), food provided to be eaten by each household Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Norwood Ave from Medford St and Broadway Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants Street/Sidewalks wheelchair accessible as provided by the city 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 10/30/2022 Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Albert Bargoot, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions Keep the travel lane open and free of any obstructions in the event emergency vehicles must pass through. Use only easily moveable barriers to block the ends of the street. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved