Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Porchfest on Aberdeen 5-11 — File 24-0592
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000071
File #: 24-007676
Public Event
Application for:
Dave Rothfarb
Organization name:
Porchfest on Aberdeen
Event name:
Somerville Porchfest
Description:
Aberdeen Rd
Location:
05/11/2024
Date(s):
05/12/2024
Rain date(s):
1:30 am
Setup starts at (time):
2pm
Event starts at (time):
4:30pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
4pm
Event ends at (time):
Live bands
Entertainment:
None
Temporary Structures:
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 300
Total people attending: 300
Maximum attendees accommodated: 300
Total Somerville residents attending: 250
None
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
None
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
This is for Somerville Porchfest. Because of crowds in pervious
years, we're looking to close the street to cars to ensure safety
Financial benefits:
None
Dave Rothfarb
Event Contact:
[phone removed]
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Somervile Arts Council Porchfest website, Facebook, Instagram
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Full length Aberdeen Rd from Highland Ave to Cedar St
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
None
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
05/13/2023, 05/14/2022
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Use only easily moveable barriers to block the street. No obstructions allowed in the travel lane of the street in the event that emergency vehicles need to pass
through.
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved