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PE Tufts Discover Sq 9-4 — File 22-1345
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL22-000111
File #: 19-014117
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Tufts University Undergraduate
Orientation
Event name: Discover Davis Square
Description: Discover Davis Square is an annual event
where incoming first year students are given paid-for
transportation via shuttle into Davis Square. There, they
will find tables welcoming them, including Tufts
Undergraduate Orientation, the Mayor's Office, and Tufts
Government & Community Relations.
Location: Statue Park
Date(s): Sunday, 9/4/2022
Rain date(s): N/A
Setup starts at (time): 11:00AM
Event starts at (time): 12:00PM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 6:00PM
Event ends at (time): 5:00PM
Entertainment: None
Temporary Structures: There will be temporary tables
set up for water and miscellaneous free giveaways.
There will be three 10x10ft pop-up tents with one 6ft
table and chairs at each.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 100
Total people attending: 1200
Maximum attendees accommodated: 1900
Total Somerville residents attending: 100
Attendee fees or suggested donations: N/A - this
event is free and open to all
What is your budget for this event: N/A
Social or cultural benefits:
Discover Davis Square allows for incoming First-Years at
Tufts University to explore campus surroundings. The
event provides the opportunity for Somerville businesses
to engage with students and increase students'
knowledge about local stores and restaurants free of
charge. While the event is open to the public, it is only
advertised internally to the Tufts community members.
Financial benefits:
A number of local businesses and vendors are contacted
to hold special sales to bring in a high volume of Tufts
University students.
Event Contact: Joe Golia
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Government & Community Relations will include this
event in their regular communications with community
members.
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
TUPD
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
Available at the Shuttle Stop at the Mayer Campus
Center
Liability Insurance?
Yes
Tufts University liability coverage, COI can be provided in
required.
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Statue Park
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
9/5/2021, 9/1/2019, and annually prior
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Jill Lathan, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Dennis Sullivan, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Sean Sylvester, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Andrea Torres, Approved