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PE Calvin St BP 5-25 — File 24-0600
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000051
File #: 23-004734
Public Event
Application for:
Calvin Street Block Party Team
Organization name:
Calvin Street Block Party
Event name:
Calvin st has always contained a vital mixture of
Description:
students, families and young professionals. Let's join together
for an epic day of celebration, community building and co-
creation for the second annual Calvin Street Block party. Bring
your bass, lime mango kale salad and dancing boots, because
this going to be one for the books.
Calvin street from Washington St to Dimick St
Location:
May 25
Date(s):
May 26
Rain date(s):
10am
Setup starts at (time):
12pm
Event starts at (time):
8pm
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
6pm
Event ends at (time):
Each house will be responsible for
Entertainment:
contributing their own form of entertainment. This includes but
it not limited to: musical instruments for porch concerts
(building upon the momentum of porchfest) performance art
(flash mob)
none
Temporary Structures:
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 99
Total people attending: 250
Maximum attendees accommodated: 350
Total Somerville residents attending: 200
No fees but will
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
encourage participants to donate to a charitable organization
$1000
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
The Calvin Street Block Party will bring together residents of
Calvin and nearby areas to meet one another, make friends,
and have a jolly good time
Financial benefits:
We imagine Thai Hut, Wine and Cheese Cask, and
Broadsheet will have additional customers that day
Alexandra Weiner
Event Contact:
[phone removed]
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
We will place handmade posters up and down the street and in
the adjacent parks such as Perry and Lincoln. We will also use
Porch Fest to spread the good word
Food served?
Yes
Each house will be responsible for bringing their own food, in a
potluck style. There will be no vendors, but in the spirit of
community we intend that everyone is willing to share the
cookies they bake, etc
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Calvin St will be blocked from Washington St to Dimick St
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
We believe the sidewalks are all accessible, but reach out with
questions
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 21 2022
May 22 2023
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Use only easily moveable barriers to block the street. Travel lane portion of street must be kept clear for the use of emergency vehicles if needed.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved with Conditions
Police detail required
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved