PE Porchfest on Hancock 5-11 — File 24-0694

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000093 File #: 24-009077 Public Event Application for: Lunatic Neighbor (LN) Organization name: Porchfest on Hancock St Event name: LN will play Porchfest. This involves Description: amplified music from 2-4pm on the front porch and front sidewalk of 83 Hancock Street. Attendees will stop, listen, and dance for however long they'd like. Lunatic Neighbor will perform on the front porch Location: and front sidewalk of 83 Hancock Street, a two-family residence. 83 Hancock St is located where Hancock St and Windsor Rd meet. Attendees will congregate in the Hancock St streetspace. Saturday, May 11, 2024 Date(s): Sunday, May 12, 2024 Rain date(s): 1:00pm Setup starts at (time): 2:00pm Event starts at (time): 4:30pm Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 4:00pm Event ends at (time): See previous response -- LN is a six-piece Entertainment: band that will play amplified dance jams from 2-4pm. None Temporary Structures: Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 300 Total people attending: 400 Maximum attendees accommodated: If street's blocked, 400+ Total Somerville residents attending: 300 None, event is Attendee fees or suggested donations: free $0 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: LN has performed at Porchfest for the past six years, always at 83 Hancock St. Friends and residents return each year to dance and sing with us. Through our performance, we facilitate a joyful experience that embodies the essence of Porchfest. Financial benefits: We put out a bin and signage to collect donations for Somerville-based orgs, e.g. Groundwork Somerville and Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville (MAMAS). Leigh Meunier Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes 1) Somerville Porchfest website and map 2) LN socials -- Facebook, Instagram 3) Word of mouth and emails to friends and fans Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes My understanding's that several Porchfest bands on Charnwood Rd have already submitted for a block party

1. permit. If that's accurate and Charnwood is shut down, I assume we'd need to shut down the full Hancock St block, from Highland Ave to Summer St, at least to thru-traffic. If so, then cars wouldn't be able to access Charnwood Rd or Windsor Rd from Hancock St. Sidewalks blocked? Yes Sidewalks won't be formally blocked, but may be hard to walk directly down because two LN band members will perform on the sidewalk. Plus, some attendees hang out and dance with us on the sidewalk. 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 Somerville Porchfest 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 Approval Conditions Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved 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. No obstructions to be placed in travel lane on roadway in case emergency vehicles need to pass. Kimberly M. Wells, Approved