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PE Maple Boil 3-1 — File 24-0162
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000001
File #: 20-001703
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Somerville Community Growing
Center
Event name: Maple Boil 2024
Description: Urban Maple boil education and
demonstration, showcasing a 25 year old community
event, sap collected from tapped trees on the Tufts
University. Friday serving kids/youth in SPS group visits,
Saturday serving the public.
Location: .25 acre community garden, event and
educational space at 22 Vinal Ave, adjacent to Nunziato
field.
Date(s): 3/1/24, 3/2/24
Rain date(s): 3/8/23, 3/9/23
Setup starts at (time): 7:30am
Event starts at (time): 3/1, 9am 3/2 11am
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 7:30pm
Event ends at (time): 3/1, 4pm 3/2 2pm
Entertainment: Possible acoustic folk musician, 11-
12pm on 3/2
Temporary Structures: Pop up canopy tent with
weighted legs if weather indicates
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 40-120
Total people attending: 400
Maximum attendees accommodated: 400
Total Somerville residents attending: 400
Attendee fees or suggested donations: suggested
donation
What is your budget for this event: $600-$1000
Social or cultural benefits:
Educational, supporting mental health, community
building, outreach to community cultural and affinity
groups in Somerville
Financial benefits:
N/A
Event Contact: Lisa Brukilacchio, Paula Jordan
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Social media outlets, flyers in various languages,
outreach/collaboration with SPS, SLFC, EHS/HS, SAFN
and other partner groups
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
snow/ice removed from pathways on a mostly wheelchair
accessible garden path
accessible portapotty
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
accessible portapotty on site
Liability Insurance?
Yes
General Liability, Cleary Insurance Co 226 Causeway St
Boston, MA
NPP8980835
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
March 11, 2023
March 4, 2022
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Timothy Bakey, Approved with Conditions
Applicant has already been issued the burning permit from Fire Prevention. A tent permit will be required if the tent is
greater than 10x12 feet.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Timothy Misakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved