PE Porchfest on Morrison 5-11 — File 24-0597

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000042 File #: 24-005005 Public Event Application for: Jeff Kaufman Organization name: Porchfest on Morrison Event name: Music and dancing in the street. Description: Morrison Ave from Willow Ave to Highland Rd. Location: Saturday May 11th Date(s): Saturday May 12th Rain date(s): 1:30pm Setup starts at (time): 2:00pm Event starts at (time): 4:30pm Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 4:00pm Event ends at (time): Multiple bands playing along Morrison Ave for Entertainment: Porchfest. None Temporary Structures: Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 500 Total people attending: 1000 Maximum attendees accommodated: 1000 Total Somerville residents attending: 500 None Attendee fees or suggested donations: $0 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: The bands on Morrison Ave, including my band playing at 69 Morrison Ave, have been very popular in past years, and we would like to close the street to have more room for attendees. Additionally we'd like to have dancing in the street; the dancing at the block party last year was well-attended and written up in the Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/05/13 /arts/photos-somerville-porchfest-returns-with-live- performances-lots-dancing/ Financial benefits: Porchfest attendees often buy food and drink locally. Jeff Kaufman Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes https://beta.somervilleartscouncil.org/porchfest/porchfest-2024/ Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes This is a request to block Morrison Ave from Willow Ave to Highland Rd. Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants N/A 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 2023-05-13 2022-05-14 Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions Barriers must be placed at Willow Ave and Highland Road intesections. Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions Use only easily moveable barriers to block to the street. No obstructions other than the closure barriers may be placed in the street so that emergency vehicles can proceed through if necessary. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved