Matters ▸ Attachment
PE Peabody House Festival 10-22 — File 22-1650
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL22-000164
File #: 21-013637
Application for: Public Event, Special Alcohol, Malt
Only
Organization name: The Elizabeth Peabody House
Association
Event name: Elizabeth Peabody House 2022 Fall
Festival
Description: The Fall Festival will include activities for
all ages, including a cornhole tournament, pumpkin
decorating, a bouncy house, a cider tasting, live music,
and face painting. The event will take place in three
areas: the parking lot and sidewalk outside of EPH, the
afterschool space on the first floor of 277 Broadway, and
the playground and yard behind 277 Broadway.
Location: The Elizabeth Peabody House will be hosting
a Fall Festival on our property at 277 Broadway as well
as in the parking lot adjacent to our property and the
adjoining sidewalk. The parking lot and sidewalk area
spans the parcels of 269 - 277 Broadway.
Date(s): 10/22/2022
Rain date(s): 10/29/2022
Setup starts at (time): 12:00PM
Event starts at (time): 1:00PM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 8:00PM
Event ends at (time): 5:00PM
Entertainment: Live music: Revolutionary Snake
Ensemble
Temporary Structures: We are looking to rent a bouncy
house (19' x 18') that will be located in the parking lot.
We may also rent a tent to cover the registration table.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 50
Total people attending: 200
Maximum attendees accommodated: 100
Total Somerville residents attending: 150
Attendee fees or suggested donations: There is a
$100 fee per team to enter the cornhole tournament. A
$30 donation will be required to attend the cider tasting.
All other activities will be free so as not to restrict public
access, but donations will be recommended.
What is your budget for this event: 2000
Social or cultural benefits:
EPH has been a community center in Somerville's
Winter Hill neighborhood for over 40 years since we
purchased the 275 and 277 Broadway parcel. After 2
years of a pandemic, we are planning to host a party for
all of our neighbors and enrolled families. This event will
bring together our community and is open to the public.
We will be featuring local vendors and businesses at this
event.
Financial benefits:
Local vendors and businesses will be included in our
event. We are reaching out to nearby breweries and
restaurants to sell their goods at the event. Any involved
businesses will be featured on our signage and
advertising in the weeks leading up to the festival.
Event Contact: Katie Aucella
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed] x. 108
Alcohol service begins at: 1:00PM
Alcohol service ends at: 5:00PM
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
We will be advertising this event on our public social
media profiles as well as through email campaigns. We
are purchasing yard signs for members of our community
to display and working with vendors to advertise the
event on their social media as we secure them
Food served?
Yes
The Winter Hill Brewing Company has agreed to cater
this event.
Caterer used?
Yes
Winter Hill Brewing Company
328 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02145
Alcohol served?
Yes
Alcohol to be served: Malt Only, Indoors and Outdoors
Alcohol will be served inside EPH on the first floor as well
as in the parking lot space out front.
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
Yes
The sidewalk and small parking lot outside of EPH will be
blocked off, from the parcel at 269 Broadway (at the
corner of Wheatland St.) to 277 Broadway (at Grant St.)
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
We will contact and work with the Somerville Police
Department to organize a detail as needed.
Parking (for Attendees)?
Yes
There is available metered parking near EPH and we will
make sure to include parking recommendations in
communications about the event.
Restrooms?
Yes
EPH has many restrooms within our facility that are
available to the public and are handicap-accessible.
Liability Insurance?
Yes
We will work with our insurance provider to acquire
proper insurance for this event.
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
No
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Dennis Sullivan, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Sean Sylvester, Approved with Conditions
Request police detail
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved