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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-12-LEX250-min (PM)Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250) October 12, 2022, 7:00 pm Community Engagement Meeting Minutes Pursuant to notice duly filed with the Town Clerk, the Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250) convened in a community engagement meeting on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 7:00 pm at Cary Library. Present:Suzie Barry (Select Board Member), Mona Roy (Community Representative), Jillian Tung (Music & Arts Representative), Barry Cunha (Business Representative), Paul O’Shaughnessy (Historical Organization Representative), Steve Conners (Reenactment Community), Bebe Fallick (Tourism Committee Representative), Cerise Jalelian (Town Celebrations Committee Representative) Guests: Many individuals and members of community organizations in Lexington and neighboring towns The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Ms. Barry. I.Ms. Barry welcomed community members, gave an introduction to the Commission, and provided an overview of its charge, timeline of events, and funding II.Members of the Commission presented an overview of the Commission’s working groups A.Ms. Tung and Ms. Fallick discussed possible arts & culture events and activities B.Mr. Conners discussed financial considerations C.Mr. Cunha discussed government relations and logistics D.Mr. Conners discussed publicity-related matters III.Ms. Tung encouraged and invited community members to volunteer to help with planning, fundraising, publicity, community engagement activities, or share ideas about possible events IV.Ms. Roy discussed possible community events and underscored the importance of inclusivity in all Lex 250 activities V.Ms. Barry discussed a request for funding that will be presented at the upcoming Special Town Meeting VI.Mr. Conners shared contact information for the Commission VII.Community members shared comments and asked questions in a Question and Answer session with the Commission VIII.The conversation ended at approximately 7:45 pm Respectfully submitted, Jillian Tung