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RECEIVED 2021 60 IIIOov, 6 56 Ipirri Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250) TOWN CLERK Wednesday, October 20 Approved Meeting Minutes LEXINGTON MA Pursuant to notice duly filed with the Town Clerk, the Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250) convened in a meeting via Zoom video conference on October 20, 2021 at 6:02 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 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 6:02 pm and welcomed all in attendance. I. The minutes of the September 15 meeting of the Lex250 Committee were approved with amendments. II. Discussion of subcommittee organization and people/groups who may be invited to participate A. Mr. Cunha suggested that collaborating with the Lexington Historical Society (LHS) would be beneficial. Carol Ward, the newly-hired Executive Director of the LHS, is very receptive to working with the Lex250 Commission. LHS could provide assistance with creating a "blue line" as a guide for visitors, similar to the Rev250 project. The possibility of creating a separate committee within LHS to work on events related to Lex250 was discussed. B. Questions related to fundraising were raised. Ms. Barry pointed out that a separate nonprofit entity might have to be formed to handle fundraising. C. Ms. Roy suggested that expanding involvement to groups outside Lexington may be beneficial. D. Mr. Conners discussed a need for a Patriots Day/Battle Road committee and suggested partnering with the Minute Man National Historical Park, Lexington Historical Society, and the Massachusetts Historical Society. Jonathan Lane is the contact there. E. Ms. Roy suggested including the Fife and Drum Corps. F. Ms. Fallick talked about having a drum muster event in which drummers could perform Colonial style music together.