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Patriots' Day 2014 Security matters. A mandatory 11/2 -hour presentation for all Town Celebrations Committee members by the Lexington Police Department is being planned. Suzie is trying to arrange for a Wednesday night meeting. Planning meeting. A stakeholders' meeting is set for Monday, March 10. A location and time are to be determined. Calendar of events. The calendar is at the printer and should be ready soon. Applications for afternoon parade participation. • The following groups do not ask for compensation to participate. They were accepted by committee members for entry: • Bedford Minuteman Company • Chinese - American Association of Lexington • Indian- Americans of Lexington • Lexington Community Farm (and possibly the tractor) • Lexington High School Class of 1965 & 1975 Chevrolet • Lexington Youth Commission & Outstanding Youth Award Recipients • Navy Band New England Region • St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church • Solarize Lexington- Bedford • US Coast Guard Auxiliary & Color Guard • US Submarine Veterans Marblehead Base • Wagon Wheel Nursery & Farm Stand • Two compensated groups were accepted for participation: • Hallamore Clydesdales • Lexington Police Department Honor Guard • In the military /military vehicles category, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers was accepted at their asking fee. Acceptance of the Big Red 1 Unit (Living History) and New England Historic Military Vehicle Collectors was tabled until next week pending Paul Jenkins' obtaining more specific information about the groups. • Important notice about all vehicle entries. Suzie reiterated that the police will be inspecting all operator licenses, vehicle insurance and weapons. A list of all participating vehicles must be submitted prior to parade day. • "Paul Revere and William Dawes" have been informed that they must arrive at the Lexington green between 12:45 and 1 pm on parade day. • Regarding one of the previously accepted band groups, Charlie Price asked if the committee could reconsider its acceptance. The committee will watch the video of last year's performance in order to decide.