PE Porchfest on Highland 5-11 — File 24-0596

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000012 File #: 23-003952 Public Event Application for: Nate Kaufman Organization name: Porchfest on Highland Rd Event name: Highland Road will celebrate Somerville Description: Porchfest 2024 by opening the street to people and temporarily closing it to vehicle traffic. There will be live music from porches, activities, and dancing in the street! Highland Rd between Morrison Ave and Kidder Ave Location: 05/11/2024 Date(s): 05/12/2024 Rain date(s): 1pm Setup starts at (time): 1:30pm Event starts at (time): 5pm Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 4:30pm Event ends at (time): Live music on porches, including 53 Highland Entertainment: Rd N/A Temporary Structures: Attendees: Max attendance at one time: N/A Total people attending: Unknown Maximum attendees accommodated: As many as can safely & comfortably be on street Total Somerville residents attending: Unknown None Attendee fees or suggested donations: N/A What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: Bring Somerville neighbors together to enjoy the day and listen to live music Financial benefits: N/A Nate Kaufman Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Social media, notifying neighbors Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Highland Rd between Morrison Ave and Kidder Ave will be open to pedestrian traffic and closed to vehicle traffic Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants Highland Rd will be accessible to all 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 5/13/23 Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions Use only easily moveable barriers to block the road. No obstructions shall be placed in the road other than the moveable barriers. Emergency vehicles must be allowed through if necessary. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved with Conditions Block parties in this area restricted to 1:30PM to 4:30PM Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved