Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Veterans Memorial Day 5-27 — File 24-0752
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000075
File #: 24-007945
Public Event
Application for:
City of Somerville Veterans
Organization name:
Department
City of Somerville Memorial Day Wreath
Event name:
Laying Ceremony
Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
Description:
honoring and remembering our military Fallen Heroes.
Veterans Cemetery Somerville
Location:
Monday, May 27th
Date(s):
None
Rain date(s):
0900
Setup starts at (time):
1000
Event starts at (time):
1130
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
1100
Event ends at (time):
No entertainment, however playing of the
Entertainment:
National Anthem and bell ringing for each name of
veterans passed from last May 2023 to present and
playing of TAPS
Tents with chairs for seating and
Temporary Structures:
podium
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: public event attendees
Total people attending: entire city
Maximum attendees accommodated: all are welcome
within safety
Total Somerville residents attending: open all residents
n/a
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
$2,500
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony honoring and
remembering our military Fallen Heroes.
Financial benefits:
n/a
Jerome Thomas, Director of Veterans
Event Contact:
Services
[phone removed] x4700
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
all social media/media outlets, word of mouth, flyers,
internet
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
n/a
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Veterans Cemetery
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
November 11, 2023, May 28, 2023
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Jesse Moos, Approved with Conditions
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Susan Yerkes, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved