Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Davis Sq Farmer Market 5-22 — File 24-0673
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000053
File #: 21-003227
Public Event
Application for:
Mass Farmers Markets
Organization name:
Davis Square Farmers Market
Event name:
We are partnering with Flat Bread Pizza and
Description:
Stormalong Cider to host a pizza + cider party at our
farmers market, during market hours (12-6), for the public
to enjoy. Flat Bread Pizza is right across the street from
the farmers market and sources many ingredients from our
farmers, and Stormalong Cider is a current vendor at the
market.
The Davis Square Farmers Market hosts a
Location:
weekly market in the municipal parking lot at Herbert and
Day St. We occupy the entire lot where vendors set up
tents in front of their parked vehicles and sell locally grown
food as well as other products made with locally grown
products.
Every wednesday May 22-November 27
Date(s):
N/A
Rain date(s):
9:30
Setup starts at (time):
12:00
Event starts at (time):
6:30
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
6:00
Event ends at (time):
None
Entertainment:
10x10 tents to cover the serving
Temporary Structures:
area
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 75
Total people attending: 800-2000
Maximum attendees accommodated: 800-2000
Total Somerville residents attending: 1500
None
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
TBD
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
Weekly market selling local agricultural products as well as
creating food access through SNAP/HIP
Financial benefits:
This market attracts over 2000 people to Davis square
weekly and has been an institution of the community for
over 45 years. We have a loyalty card program that
supports area businesses by giving out gift cards.
Sky Simon
Event Contact:
[phone removed]
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Social media promotion, newsletter promotion, physical
posters put up
Food served?
Yes
Vendors will be serving food art their booths
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
Yes
Grill/open-flame device used?
Yes
Chef demos- vendors will apply for their license
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
The parking lot is accessible to all. We are setting aside 2
designated accessibility parking spaces by entrances to the
market.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Flat Bread restrooms across the street will open to those
attending the event
Liability Insurance?
Yes
General liability policy for our market with a $1M maximum.
Mass Farmers Market staff are covered by our workers
comp policy. Individual vendors are all required to hold
their own liability policies.
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
Every year
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved with Conditions
Kevin Roche, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved with Conditions
Contact Fire Prevention regarding the need for permits due to cooking.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved