Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Annual Tree Lighting 12-7 — File 23-1741
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000220
File #: 22-022358
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Mayor's Office
Event name: Annual City Hall Tree Lighting
Description: Constituents will gather around tree located
on City Hall Concourse. Somerville Chorus will sing
holiday songs, Mayor will give speech, flip the light
switch for the tree. Constituents will be welcomed over at
SHS to meet Santa, take a photo, receive a gift, a cookie
and a cup of hot chocolate
Location: City Hall Concourse + SHS Cafeteria
Date(s): 12/7/23
Rain date(s): N/A
Setup starts at (time): 5PM
Event starts at (time): 6PM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 9PM
Event ends at (time): 8PM
Entertainment: Somerville Chorus + SHS Chorus will
sing
Temporary Structures: N/A
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 200
Total people attending: 300
Maximum attendees accommodated: 300
Total Somerville residents attending: 300
Attendee fees or suggested donations: N/A
What is your budget for this event: 5,000
Social or cultural benefits:
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting for the all constituents
Financial benefits:
N/A
Event Contact: Luz Lopez
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Press release + Social Media
Food served?
Yes
Premade cookies + Cups of Hot Chocolate + Coffee
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
ADA accessible
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
City Hall restrooms + SHS
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
12/8/22
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved