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PE Bill Conrad 5-25 — File 24-0686

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PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000090 File #: 24-008906 Public Event Application for: N/A Organization name: Remembering Bill Conrad Event name: Block Party, Cookout. Description: Columbus Ave between Bonner Ave and Stone Location: Ave. 05/18/2024 Date(s): 05/25/2024 Rain date(s): 1:30pm Setup starts at (time): 2pm Event starts at (time): 7pm Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 7:30pm Event ends at (time): None Entertainment: We will likely set up a collapsable Temporary Structures: canopy in the driveway of 34 Columbus Ave. Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 25 people Total people attending: 25 people Maximum attendees accommodated: 30 people Total Somerville residents attending: 18 people N/A Attendee fees or suggested donations: Around $500 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: This is a memorial party for a neighbor who lived at 36 Columbus ave for 85 years. A number of neighbors who have been in the area for 25+ years are tight-knit and this is a way to celebrate him because we were like family to him. We are planning on inviting his remaining friends, his family and other Columbus ave residents to mourn his loss and celebrate his legacy as someone who brought us all together. The plan is to grill hotdogs and have soft drinks available. Financial benefits: We will probably buy all the grill meats from Minierao in Union Square, a local small business. Jacob Engelstad Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? No Food served? Yes Hotdogs, Burgers, steaks Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? Yes residential grill in the backyard of 34 columbus ave will be used to cook hot dogs and burgers. Streets blocked? Yes We are asking to block off the portion of Columbus ave between Stone and Bonner ave to allow kids to play during the cookout. Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to None
attendees/participants Arrangements: Police Detail: Yes We will call the PD to inquire about how to proceed. Parking (for Attendees)? Yes this is a small event, attendes who are driving here will be accommodated in driveways. Restrooms? Yes 34 and 36 Columbus ave will be open and available for attendees to use the restroom. Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? No Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Set up saw horses at Stone Ave intersection. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Darrell Richardson, Approved with Conditions Use only easily moveable barriers to block the street. Keep any grills 10 feet from buildings. No obstructions in street in the event emergency vehicles need to pass. Kimberly M. Wells, Approved