Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Grove St BP 10-14 — File 23-1523
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000193
File #: 23-018511
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Grove St Block Party
Event name: Grove St Block Party
Description: Neighborhood networking event, it will
allow residents in the area to get to know each other.
Location: Grove St from Morrison Avenue to Community
Path
Date(s): October 21, 2023
Rain date(s): October 22, 2023 or October 28, 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 playing from portable speaker
Temporary Structures: No
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 80
Total people attending: 110
Maximum attendees accommodated: 110
Total Somerville residents attending: 110
Attendee fees or suggested donations: no fees
What is your budget for this event: none all voluntary
Social or cultural benefits:
Neighborhood networking event, it will allow residents in
the area to get to know each other.
Financial benefits:
All supplies and goods will be from local vendors
Event Contact: Jack Connolly
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Flyers in the neighborhood distributed to home, emails,
and social media posts
Food served?
Yes
Food prepared by residents, no purchasing of food.
Potluck style
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Grove St from Morrison Avenue to Community Path
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
regular sidewalk openings and the street closure so
attendees don't need to worry about vehicles.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
Yes
street parking in the surrounding areas
Restrooms?
Yes
people will have access to their own homes.
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
No
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Timothy Bakey, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved