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RECEIVED 2021 30IIOov, 154, pirri Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250) TOWN CLERK LEXINGTON MA Wednesday, September 15 Meeting Notes Pursuant to notice duly filed with the Town Clerk, the Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250) convened in a meeting via Zoom video conference on September 15, 2021 at 4:05 pm as allowed by legislation (S.2475) extending the suspension of certain provisions of the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. Present: Suzie Barry (Select Board Member), Steve Cole, Jr. (Community Representative), Steve Conners (Reenactment Community), Barry Cunha (Local Business Representative), Bebe Fallick (Tourism Committee Representative), Cerise Jalelian (Town Celebrations Committee Representative), Julie O'Leary (Civic Representative), Paul O'Shaughnessy (Historical Organization Representative), Mona Roy (Community Representative) and Jillian Tung (Music &Arts Representative) Ms. Barry called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm and welcomed all in attendance. I. Brainstorming and compilation of ideas for events: Ms. Barry invited committee members to present ideas in turn. A. Mr. Cunha suggested the inclusion of a Patriot Walking Tour from the Hancock Clarke House to the Munroe Tavern with informational kiosks along the way. A"blue line" could be created to connect points of interest, similar to previous historical walks in Salem and Boston. Visitors could be provided with maps to help guide them. Ms. Tung suggested the use of QR codes at the kiosks that link to more information on a website. Ms. Fallick pointed out that the tour could be video recorded and made available to those who are unable to participate in person. Mr. Cunha also suggested a Colonial Ball or Gala in which participants could dress in costume. B. Mr. Cole suggested inclusion of rededications, possibly with British regiments. In addition, he envisioned re-enacting the battle along the length of Mass Ave, and reaching out to dignitaries in conjunction with these events. Mr. O'Shaughnessy pointed out that the Battle Road project of 2000 took years to put together, and that we could likely get British regiments, perhaps numbering 200 or so. C. Mr. Conners favored building something that reflects Lexington's uniqueness, such as virtual reality set ups in which visitors could explore and navigate through the Hancock Clarke House, Buckman Tavern, and other sites of interest. Ms. Fallick mentioned that a very effective virtual exhibit was installed at the Peabody Essex Museum. Ms. O'Leary