PE Hayden Hero Sq 6-1 — File 24-0908

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000124 File #: 24-011104 Public Event Application for: City of Somerville Veterans Organization name: Department PFC John J. Hayden Jr. Hero Square Event name: Dedication & Commemoration of Valor Ceremony The Hero Square Dedication & Medal of Description: Liberty Ceremony for Somerville resident USMC PFC John J. Hayden Jr. Killed in Action in Vietnam, Purple Heart Recipient (posthumously). This solemn event will commemorate and honor the ultimate sacrifice of his life for our nation's freedom. The event is to present PFC Hayden's brothers with the Medal of Liberty, Gold Star Commemoration & Medals awarded to PFC Hayden. Close area around Somerville Ave at Granite St. Location: Saturday, June 1 2024 Date(s): n/a Rain date(s): 10:00AM Setup starts at (time): 11:00AM Event starts at (time): 12:00PM Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 11:30AM Event ends at (time): none, there will be a Rifle Salute & playing Entertainment: of Taps None Temporary Structures: Attendees: Max attendance at one time: family members & public attendees Total people attending: 50 Maximum attendees accommodated: 50, within safety Total Somerville residents attending: varies,open all residents none Attendee fees or suggested donations: n/a What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: The Hero Square dedication event fosters community unity and honors the sacrifices of local heroes, enriching Somerville's cultural heritage. It provides a meaningful opportunity for residents to come together, celebrate civic pride, and preserve the city's military history Financial benefits: attracting attendees to local businesses and increasing visibility Veterans Services Department Event Contact: [phone removed] x4700 Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? Yes working with SPD, Traffic, DPW to reroute traffic and block part of Somerville Ave around Granite St,

recommendations for safety advised Sidewalks blocked? Yes Sidewalk of the intersection where Hero Sq. sign will be installed & unveiled Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants HP parking. ADA section based on needs requested Arrangements: Police Detail: Yes coordinate w/SPD for assistance to reroute and close streets Parking (for Attendees)? Yes coordinate with St. Anthony's Church to utilize their parking lot; coordinate w/ Traffic & Parking to secure 2 HP spots where they see fit Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes 11/11/2022 during Veteran's Week 2022 Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions Block Granite Street traffic at Knapp and Somerville Ave intersections. Contain event to Granite Street to the amount possible for event safety. Barrier at Somerville Ave intersection could be placed between crosswalk and bike lane to keep event attendees safe from Somerville Ave traffic. Bike lane could be closed for additional room for the event. Bike lane closure would require additional signage. CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Charles Breen, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved