PE Holyoke Rd BP 10-28 — File 23-1634

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL23-000202 File #: 23-019760   Application for: Public Event Organization name: Theia Henderson   Event name: Holyoke Road Block Party Description: A fall-themed block party and potluck on Holyoke Road so the neighbors can get to know each other! We will have musicians from the block perform, too.   Location: Holyoke Road Date(s): Saturday, October 28, 2023   Rain date(s): Sunday, October 29 2023 Setup starts at (time): 11am   Event starts at (time): 12pm  Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6pm   Event ends at (time): 5pm Entertainment: Live music by resident artist (subject to scheduling): - Tailwind, jazzy funky jam band, https://tailwind.band/ - Fretless, a Jazz Choir Quintet Temporary Structures: None Attendees:     Max attendance at one time: 50   Total people attending: 50     Maximum attendees accommodated: 100   Total Somerville residents attending: 50   Attendee fees or suggested donations: None   What is your budget for this event: $150   Social or cultural benefits:  Connecting and bonding Somerville neighbors, sharing good times, food, and music.   Financial benefits:  n/a Event Contact: Theia Henderson Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]     Event Information  Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Flyering on the block both on signposts and door-to-door. Art for the flyers is in progress Food served? Yes There will be a gas grill brought to the street with meat and vegan options and a fire extinguisher ready. We will provide other food options and encourage neighbors (in the flyer) to participate to the potluck Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? Yes A weber gas grill, used regularly by 27 Holyoke residents in their back yard. There will be a fire extinguisher on hand. Streets blocked? Yes Holyoke Rd Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants ear plugs available for show (although we're not planning on it being loud at all) vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free food options 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 9/17/2023 - it was hosted by another resident of the street, Tristan Cunha. Public Event License PEL22- 000144. Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Timothy Bakey, Approved with Conditions If more than 2 propane tanks are being used at the grill, a temporary flammable permit is required from Somerville Fire Prevention. Permit application states that no tents or inflatables are to be used. If the party decides to to use a tent or an inflatable, they must be located at least 20 feet from any open flame. Fire Prevention can be reached at 617-625-6600x8400. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved