Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Prospect Hill BP 10-14 — File 23-1520
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000190
File #: 23-018403
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Prospect Hill Block Party
Organizers
Event name: Prospect Hill Neighborhood Block Party
Description: social gathering of neighbors with food and
entertainment
Location: Munroe Street from Bigelow St to Prospect
Hill and Greenville Street from Boston Street to Munroe
Street
Date(s): 10/14/2023
Rain date(s): 10/15/2023
Setup starts at (time): 3 pm
Event starts at (time): 4 pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 8 pm
Event ends at (time): 7 pm
Entertainment: 2 bands and bouncy castle. Monument
has historically been opened to participants
Temporary Structures: bouncy castle
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 40
Total people attending: 60
Maximum attendees accommodated: 80
Total Somerville residents attending: 50
Attendee fees or suggested donations: food and
volunteer time
What is your budget for this event: depends on
neighborhood donations of food and time
Social or cultural benefits:
Annual event promoting neighborhood solidarity and
cooperation. a chance for neighbors to meet and kids to
play
Financial benefits:
None
Event Contact: Lorna McKenzie-Pollock
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
No
Food served?
Yes
potluck supplied by neighbors
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Munroe Street from Bigelow St to Prospect Hill and
Greenville Street from Boston Street to Munroe Street
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
none.
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
from 2009 to 2022
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
The travel lane must be kept clear to allow emergency vehicles to pass through if necessary. Any obstructions such as
bouncy castles must be set up in parking spots out of the travel lane. 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