Porchfest on Munroe 5-11 — File 24-0599

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000041 File #: 24-004982 Public Event Application for: Somerville Arts Council is the organizer Organization name: of Porchfest Porchfest on Munroe Event name: Live music, crowds listening Description: Munroe Street between Walnut Street and Prospect Location: Hill Avenue 05/11/2024 Date(s): 05/12/2024 Rain date(s): 3pm Setup starts at (time): 3:30pm Event starts at (time): 7pm Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6:30pm Event ends at (time): Live music Entertainment: None Temporary Structures: Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 40 Total people attending: 60 Maximum attendees accommodated: 80 Total Somerville residents attending: 40 None Attendee fees or suggested donations: $0 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: Porchfest 2024 Financial benefits: Not applicable Nels Nelson Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes https://somervilleartscouncil.org/porchfest/2024 Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes Munroe Street from Walnut Street to Prospect Hill Ave, inclusive of Bigelow Street and Greenville Street south of Boston Ave, and Prospect Hill Ave north of Columbus Ave 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 May 2022, May 2023 Approval Conditions:

Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved with Conditions In previous years the road closures did not include Prospect Hill Pkwy, which forms a traffic connection between Central Hill and Union Square. This is approved under the condition that SPD, Fire, Engineering, etc. review the additional closure request of Prospect Hill Pkwy and confirm that closing the through connection will not create a safety burden or undue traffic burden. Organizers note that the number of pedestrians warrants this added closure for safety. If the closure is not approved perhaps SAC and others could advise organizers on alternate safety measures? Kevin Roche, Approved Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions Use only easily moveable barriers to block the street. Emergency vehicles must be able to pass in an emergency. No obstructions in travel lane. I will only approve this with the condition that Prospect Hill Parkway is NOT to be closed and must remain open for traffic. This is a primary response route for the Fire Department. In the interest of public safety I will not support its closure for this event. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved with Conditions Block parties in this area are restricted to 3:30PM to 6:30PM during porchfest. Timothy Mitsakis, Approved with Conditions I will only approve this with the condition that Prospect Hill Parkway is NOT to be closed and must remain open for traffic. Kimberly M. Wells, Approved