Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Halloween on Lexington 10-31 — File 23-1521
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000191
File #: 23-018406
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Kelsey Kent
Event name: Halloween on Lexington Ave
Description: A wonderful day where families get to bring
their littles out to trick or treat. Come dressed up as a
whole family and take fun family photos, listen to spooky
music and go door to door to get some candy.
Location: Lexington Avenue from Willow to Cedar
street.
Date(s): 10/31/23
Rain date(s): none
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: none
Temporary Structures: none
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 1000
Total people attending: 1000
Maximum attendees accommodated: 1000
Total Somerville residents attending: 800
Attendee fees or suggested donations: none
What is your budget for this event: none
Social or cultural benefits:
Halloween street. Community members and surrounding
neighbors coming together on Lexington Ave to make it a
safe space to trick or treat
Financial benefits:
none
Event Contact: Kelsey Kent
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Streets and sidewalks will be open for pedestrians. A
safe car free experience for trick or treating. Wear your
awesome outfits and come celebrate community and
creativity.
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Lexington Ave from Willow to Cedar and Hancock.
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
streets and sidewalks will be open for pedestrians. A safe
car free experience for trick or treating.
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
2008- probably even further back.
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Keep the travel lane clear of any obstructions in the event emergency vehicles must pass through. Use only easily
removeable barriers to block the street.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved