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<br />To the Lexington Minuteman: <br /> <br />This past week, town officials and community organizations took a somewhat <br />unprecedented action of canceling many of the Patriots’ Day activities. For our residents <br />and out-of-town guests who were looking forward to the 232 Anniversary of the Battle of <br />Lexington, the parades and related events, let us share with you the reason we took the <br />actions we did. <br /> <br />On Friday, April 13, after reviewing the weather predictions for Sunday and Monday, <br />twenty-five representatives from the community organizations responsible for the <br />Patriots' Day festivities and parades met with Town officials including the Police, Fire, <br />Public Works and the Celebrations Committee to begin to make contingency plans for <br />Patriots’ Day. After a thorough discussion of all options, a decision was reluctantly made <br />to cancel both the morning and afternoon parades. The major factor driving this decision <br />was the safety of participants, especially in view of the forecast for heavy rains and high <br />winds. For example, some marching units faced long drives to Lexington. After arrival, <br />there would be a lengthy exposure of all marching units to the elements before they <br />actually entered the parade ranks. Forecasted high winds would imperil the many flags <br />and banners and their carriers during the two parades. Given the adverse forecast and <br />potential danger, we decided to cancel the parades with suitable advance notice to all <br />parties rather than wait until the last moment. The decision of whether to hold the <br />reenactment of the Battle of Lexington on the Battle Green was deferred until Sunday <br />afternoon when more current weather forecasts would be available. <br /> <br />On Sunday, representatives from the Patriots’ Day organizers met again with the <br />commanders from the British regiment and Lexington Minutemen. The clear consensus <br />was that given the weather predicted for early Monday morning it would be extremely <br />difficult to safely conduct the reenactment event. <br /> <br />Certain festivities were preserved including indoor ceremonies in Cary Hall for the <br />rd <br />Awards Ceremony, the concert at Hancock Church, the Lions Club 93 Annual Five- <br />Mile Road Race and two of the Pancake Breakfasts. The news media were notified <br />Sunday afternoon and the Town’s website was updated with the scheduled and cancelled <br />events. <br /> <br />We regret the cancellation of these long-standing events at which Lexington celebrates its <br />rich history. In view of the ominous weather forecast, however, we had to consider the <br />public safety of participants, guests and attendees. <br /> <br />Carl F. Valente, Town Manager <br /> <br />Bob Tracey, Chairman <br />Lexington Celebrations Committee <br /> <br />April 16, 2007 <br />
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