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PE Tufts Charity Race 5-25 — File 24-0792
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000078
File #: 24-008162
Public Event
Application for:
Tufts University Graduate Student
Organization name:
Council
Tufts University Graduate Student Council
Event name:
28th Annual 5K Charity Race
A 5k race around Tufts and adjacent streets
Description:
for Tufts students and Somerville community members.
Prizes and medals will be offered to winners, including
gift certificates to local businesses (details TBA).
Professors Row, Packard Ave, Powderhouse
Location:
Blvd, and College Ave sidewalk
05/25/2024
Date(s):
05/27/2024
Rain date(s):
8AM
Setup starts at (time):
10AM
Event starts at (time):
1:30PM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
12PM
Event ends at (time):
None
Entertainment:
None
Temporary Structures:
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 50
Total people attending: 50
Maximum attendees accommodated: 50
Total Somerville residents attending: 25-50
Entry fee to be
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
determined
2500
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
This 5K is a tradition that brings together Somerville
residents to cheer on runners. Additionally, the proceeds
will be donated to a local Somerville charity.
Financial benefits:
This event will promote local businesses through
advertising and bringing people to the Somerville area on a
Saturday, increasing the amount of people to utilize these
businesses.
Jodee Frias
Event Contact:
[phone removed]
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Posters and social media posts
Food served?
Yes
Water and small snacks available for runners
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
Yes
Sidewalks on College Ave, Packard, Powderhouse,
Professor's Row will blocked at some points in morning
for runners
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
Accessible route for walkers available.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
We will coordinate with the Tufts University Police
Department and follow their recommendations
Parking (for Attendees)?
Yes
Provided through Tufts
Restrooms?
Yes
Restrooms will be available in nearby campus buildings
Liability Insurance?
Yes
Provided through Tufts
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
Every April/May for the past 28 years
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Andrea Torres, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved with Conditions
If on side walk no details required. If by chance they close streets then details are required.
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved