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For edits/additions, please email Rebecca.phu@boston.gov Director of Operations for Licensing and Today.Baker@boston.gov (Special Events)
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Please verify with each department directly regarding required permits as requirements may change.
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Below are items that need approval, permits, or need to be submitted to SpecialEvents@boston.govClick here to see presentation on application processSCROLL TO THE RIGHT FOR PERMIT LINKS
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Permit, Document, or Approval RequiredDepartmentName TitlePhoneEmailAddressWebsitePermit LinkPermit Link 2
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(START OF PROCESS) Special Events Application Review - All Special Events held outdoors in the City should apply and may be required to meet with the Special Event Committee for guidance on how to host a special event with all the proper permitting. Today Baker, Special Event Manager, oversees the Special Event Committee and Special Event Application process.Special EventsToday BakerSpecial Events Manager617-635-2552SpecialEvents@boston.gov1 City Hall Square, Room 802, Boston, MA 02201Special Events App How ToSpecial Event Application
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Rebecca PhuDirector of Operations 617-635-2833SpecialEvents@boston.gov1 City Hall Square, Room 809, Boston, MA 02201Rebecca provides back up for Today Baker
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(END OF PROCESS) One-Time Entertainment License (Radio, Speaker, DJ, Band, etc...) - FINAL SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT IS ISSUED BY AWILDA VIA THE ONE TIME ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE. Licensing Board / Entertainment DivisionAwilda ReyesLicensing Asst. Manager617-635-2099awilda.reyes@boston.gov1 City Hall Square, Room 809, Boston, MA 02201https://www.boston.gov/entertainment (Applications under "Forms and Applications)One Time Entertainment Application
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One-Time Carnival License (Carnival Games, Moon Bounce, Petting zoo, Rides)Awilda ReyesLicensing Asst. Manager617-635-2099awilda.reyes@boston.gov
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Special One Day Alcohol License / Beer Garden -Events that may have alcohol served will require a Special One Day Liquor License or Extension of premises (for existing annual licensees). This includes beer gardens. Site plan, security/operations plan, and liquor liability required.Alyssa TobinHead Admin Clerk 617-635-4173Alyssa.Tobin@boston.govhttps://www.boston.gov/licensing ("Apply for a License")One Day Alcohol Application
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Police will sign the Special Event Application and Special One Day Alcohol applications to review for safety.Boston Police Department (BPD) - Special Event ManagementSee linkList of Districts + Captains: https://bpdnews.com/districts
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Michael RidgeSergeant Police Officer 617-343-5773michael.ridge@pd.boston.gov
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Paul ChevretteSergeant Police Officer617-343-5773paul.chevrette@pd.boston.gov
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Brendan Cahill617-343-5773brendan.cahill@pd.boston.gov
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Stephen MoyLieu.617-217-8292/617-343-5451stephen.moy@pd.boston.gov
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Boston Police Department (BPD)District CaptainsSee link
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Boston Fire Department (BFD) - Fire Prevention -Special Hazards UnitGeneral Phone617-343-3628
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Open Burning & Cooking (OBC) Ex. Sterno, Propane, Tent Assembly, Temp Assembly (enclosed areas with more than 49 people), Flame permits for Tents, Fuel storage permit for Portable Generator (Propane/Diesel OK, NO gasoline) , Pyrotechnics (Special Effects) ,etc. Check with Captain Hardiman if BFD detail is required. Various BFD Event Related Application Requirements.Shawn Hardiman (OBC, Tent Assembly)Captain617-343-2190shawn.hardiman@boston.gov1010 Mass Avenue, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02118BFD Special Event Related Permit ApplicationsBFD Special Event Related Permit Applications - Apply under "Permit" not "License"
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Julia Rodriguez (OBC, Tent Assembly)Inspector617-343-3443julia.rodriguez@boston.gov
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Juan HenriquezLieutenant617-343-3443juan.henriquez@boston.gov
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Jenelle FinnertySupervisor 617-343-3772jenelle.finnerty@boston.gov
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Derek Fowler (generators)617-343-3774 / 617-719-8768derek.fowler@boston.gov
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Derek MelendyFood Truck Inspector617-343-2338derek.melendy@boston.gov
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Adrienne FarrarOffice Manager for Cpt Hardiman
617-343-2174 / 617-459-2902
adrienne.farrar@boston.gov
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ISD Building Permits (Tents over 10x10, Stages 30" and taller, Structures, Temporary Use, Boxing Rings)Inspectional Services (ISD)Brian RonanDirector of Building Inspection617-961-3228/ 617-592-9030brian.ronan@boston.gov1010 Mass Avenue, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02118ISD Main SiteISD Permit Applications
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Marc Josephmarc.joseph@boston.gov
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Electrical Permits for Generators - Electrical Division: Temp Electrical Permits for Generators. A licensed electrician must apply for an Electrical Temporary Service Permit (ETS). ISD will require proof of liability insurance, worker's comp insurance affidavit, and copy of electrical licenseISD - Electrical DivisionSteve McCarthySupervisor617-961-3249steve.c.mccarthy@boston.govISD Main SiteISD Permit Applications
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Michael DeaneBackup to Steve617-961-3264Michael.Deane@boston.gov
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Frank ParazzoChief Engineer617-961-3256Frank.Porazzo@boston.gov
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Food/Non-alcoholic drinks - Temporary Food Service Permit, If event has food trucks, send health and fire permits for food trucks.ISD - Health DivisionDan PrendergastAssistant Commissioner617-961-3294isdtempevent@boston.gov1010 Mass Avenue, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02118ISD Health Division SiteTemp Food Establishment ApplicationThird Party Inspection
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Gloriana VickAdministrative Assistant617-961-3405 / 617-635-5326isdtempevent@boston.gov
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Thomas McAdamsHealth Inspector617-961-3405 / 617-635-5326isdtempevent@boston.gov
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Tracy SeneschalFarmer's MarketTracy.Seneschal@Boston.gov
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Food Trucks - Verify if food truck is permitted through City of Boston. Any event with food trucks should have valid permits for each food truck used.Small Business DevelopmentWeldon BodrickSenior Business Manager617-635-3534Weldon.Bodrick@boston.gov 26 Court St, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02108Food Truck Permit How ToFood Truck Application
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Geneva Ave Lot Approvals: We would like to ideally vet these requests through OEOI and the appropriate neighborhood groups. Please note that this arrangement is sanctioned under an MOA between THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND INCLUSION (OEOI) and THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF HOUSING The parcel numbers are as follows:
40 Geneva Ave, Roxbury parcel # 14-00659000
48 Geneva Ave, Roxbury parcel # 14-00666000
54 Geneva Ave, Roxbury parcel # 14-00665000 		Rosemary ChungActing Deputy- Director for Real Estate Management & Sales617-635-0280 rosemary.chung@boston.gov26 Central Ave, Hyde Park, Massachusetts 02136www.cityofboston.gov/dndMOH Application to use Geneva
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Community Outreach for eventsDirector of Neighborhood ServicesBeata ColoyanDirectorContactONS@boston.gov / Beata.Coloyan@boston.gov1 City Hall Square, Room 805, Boston, MA 02201ONS Site
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Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS)Lindsey SantanaExec. Director 617-635-3308Lindsey.Santana@boston.gov
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Street Closing/Block Party Permit, No Parking Signs Postings Requests, Parades/Walks/Processions/Runs Permit - This permit closes the street to traffic. It does not remove parked vehicles.Boston Transportation DepartmentTimothy BradeenSenior Traffic Engineer617-635-2751btdpermitbranch@boston.gov / timothy.bradeen@boston.gov 1 City Hall Square, Room 721, Boston, MA 02201https://www.boston.gov/transportation OR https://www.boston.gov/departments/transportation/hosting-block-partyStreet Closing Permit ApplicationParade/Run/Walk Permit Application
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Street Occupancy Permit (required if anything equipment or large difficult to move items on street or sidewalk such as tents over 10'x10', storage containers, stages, barriers/fencing,etc...) - Please note a Surety Bond is required for Street Occupancy permits., Projection Permits. You may apply for a projection permit with PWD as well. (Ex. Illuminated sign, Marquee). Call 617-635-4910.

Public Works (DPW)John VozzellaChief Engineer617-635-4900pwdpermitbranch@boston.gov 1 City Hall Square, Room 714, Boston, MA 02201Public Works SiteStreet Occupancy Permit, Common PWD permits
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Daniel NeeSuperintendant of Street Operations617-635-4900pwdpermitbranch@boston.gov
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Cathy GarciaManager, Permits Division617-635-4900pwdpermitbranch@boston.gov
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Tyron JacksonPrincipal Admin. Asst. - Approves Events in Boston Municipal Lots617-233-4995Tyron.jackson@boston.gov400 Frontage Rd.
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Fire safety logistics (ex. 20 Ft Emergency Vehicle e re lane straight lane & unobstructed for events on-street with no equipment in the area (ex. generators, stages, tents, tables, chairs, trucks, etc..) Keep fire hydrants clear 10 ft all around.)Boston Fire Department (BFD) - Office of Field ServicesNeal MullaneDeputy Chief617-343-2026bfdofs@boston.gov115 Southampton St., Boston, MA 02118BFD Fire Operations
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David OstiguyDeputy Chief617-763-0970
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Christopher FlahertyCaptain617-343-3045
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Mark FlahertyLieu.617-650-1756
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Patrick HayesLieu/617-343-2026
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General Number617-343-2115
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Emergency medical services (EMS) for eventsBoston Emergency Medical Services (EMS)Rachel McPhersonEMT / Special Events Coordinator617 343-1154McPherson@bostonems.org785 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118EMS Special Event How ToEMS Permit ApplicationMayor's Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion
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Parks Permit - Any event held in a City of Boston park requires a parks permit. Please note DCR is State, not City.

Boston Parks and Recreation DepartmentLou ChiancaManager, Special Events617-961-3052lou.chianca@boston.gov1010 Mass Avenue, 3th Floor, Boston, MA 02118Parks SiteParks Permit Application
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Paul McCaffreyDirector of Permitting Division617-635-4874paul.mccaffrey@boston.gov617-635-0462 (w) 617-304-0171 (c)
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Events with Animals - Animal Care must approve of anything animal related before Licensing Division will issue license. (Ex. Petting zoo)Animal Care & ControlAlexis TrzcinskiDirector617-961-3031 / 617-635-5348Animalcontrol@boston.gov / Alexis.trzcinski@boston.gov1010 Mass Avenue, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02118Animal Care & Control SiteContact Animal Control via animalcontrol@boston.gov
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If event is held at City Hall or by the Sam Adams Status at Faneuil Hall, a letter from Property Management will be required.Property ManagementLisa MeninoAdministrative Assistant617-635-4104 / 617-635-4100lisa.menino@boston.gov1 City Hall Square, Room 811, Boston, MA 02201Property Management SiteCity Hall property use event application
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Film permits and City sponsored eventsTourism, Arts & EntertainmentAmy YandleDirector617-635-3962 / 617-635-3911amy.yandle@boston.gov1 City Hall Square, Room 802, Boston, MA 02201Film Application How ToFilm Request
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OTHER CONTACTS
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Boston Fire Touch a Truck Demo Boston Fire DepartmentBrian Alkins/Sharon GallowayBFD617 343 2068brian.alkins@boston.gov sharon.galloway@boston.govTouch A Truck Requests
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Request a BWSC Water TruckRequest a Water Truck
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Events in Boston HarborBoston Police Department (BPD)Sgt. Joseph CheeversHarbormaster617-343-4721joseph.cheevers@pd.boston.gov
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Coordinate emergency management, emergency preparedness, and homeland security planning for the City of Boston.Mayor's Office of Emergency Management (OEM)Matthew KearneyDeputy Chief617-895-7215matthew.kearney@boston.gov1 City Hall Square, Room 204, Boston, MA 02201
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For events that may affect the MBTAMBTA - Bus Operations (Route Diversation: Baseball, Parade, Walk/Road Race...)Dorsey DuganSuperintendent of Transportation – Bus Operations617-222-2175 / 617-857-1634dxdugan@mbta.com45 High St. 3rd Fl., Boston, MA 02110
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Christopher HallRoad Control Supervisor857-275-1556chall1@mbta.com
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Tommy WhalenRoad Control Supervisortwhalen@mbta.com
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For events on State property held in Boston.Mass State PoliceMichael GuerrieroLieutenant617-740-7539Michael.Guerriero@state.ma.us125 William J. Day Blvd, S Boston, MA 02127
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Sean NewmanSean.Newman@state.ma.us
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Events in Massport MASSPORTKelly O'Neil617-946-4424koneil@massport.com
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Lauren Gabellgabel@massport.com
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Marc Pacelli617-568-1081Pacelli@massport.com
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Edward "Ned" Morrisseyemorrissey@massport.comFlynn Cruiseport Manager
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Events in MassportMASSPORT POLICECaptain Simsrsims@massport.com
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Events on State streetsMass DOT (Dept of Transportation)David.Belanger@dot.state.ma.us
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Vivek.Trivedi@dot.state.ma.us
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corina.DiOrio@dot.state.ma.us
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To use DCR State parks for eventsDepartment of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) - StateMary McCarthySpecial Events Coordinator617-418-9736mary.mccarthy@mass.govDCR SiteDCR Special Event Permit application
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For events on the GreenwayGreenway Eileen OngDirector of Programs and Community Engagement617-603-7723eong@rosekennedygreenway.org 185 Kneeland Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02111
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Boston Common GarageMassachusetts Convention Center AuthorityKwok Chan,Assistant Transportation Manager‑ Internal Operations617.954.3571kchan@SignatureBoston.com415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210SignatureBoston.commassconvention.com
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Shannon Smithssmith@massconvention.com
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Solomon solomon.dawit@propark.com
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Amateur BoxingUSA Boxing(617) 727-3200MSAC@mass.gov1000 Washington St, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02118
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MMA/UFCMassachusetts State Athletic Commission (MSAC)(617) 727-3200MSAC@mass.gov1000 Washington St, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02118
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Farmers MarketsAliza.Wasserman@boston.gov, charissa.zapatawalker@boston.gov
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Harborwalk / Chapter 91https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massdep-northeast-regional-officedep.waterways@mass.govhttps://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-environmental-protection
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BPDA617-918-6231Dick.mulligan@boston.gov, Maureen.o'flaherty@boston.gov
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