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PE Good Friday 3-29 — File 24-0198
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000010
File #: 19-011316
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: St Benedict Parish
Event name: Good Friday -Stations of the Cross
procession
Description: Dramatization of the Stations of the Cross
around the neighborhood of the church
Location: Dramatization of Stations of the Cross on
Good Friday
Will start in the parking lot at 17 Franklin Street, going to
Cutter, left on Webster Street, left on Franklin Street,
Right on Perkins Street, Left on Lincoln Street, Left on
Arlington to end in front of the church located on 21
Hathorn Street
Date(s): 03/29/2024
Rain date(s): None
Setup starts at (time): 4:00pm
Event starts at (time): 5:00pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 7:30pm
Event ends at (time): 7:00pm
Entertainment: Religious event to celebrate Good
Friday
Temporary Structures: none
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 250
Total people attending: 200
Maximum attendees accommodated: 400
Total Somerville residents attending: 150
Attendee fees or suggested donations: None
What is your budget for this event: 0
Social or cultural benefits:
Religious event that traditionally has been done for over
20 years in the parish
Financial benefits:
Religious Event to celebrate Good Friday
Event Contact: Yessenia Lopez
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
published in our parish bulletin, website, and social
media
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
While procession passes through
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
Anyone can join the procession
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
Will need a cruiser for traffic control and officer for crowd
control
Parking (for Attendees)?
Yes
parking lot at 17 Franklin Street
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
04/07/2023
04/15/2022
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions
Use existing sidewalks and crosswalks along the course. Somerville Police to assist with crossings as necessary.
Charles Breen, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved