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PE Davis Sq Farmer Market 5-22 — File 24-0673

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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