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imposed lots of restrictions on the old Haircuttery space, Bertucci's is struggling due to lack of staff. Jerry asked about Dabin—important to squelch rumors. Starbucks closed due to lack of staff. There's some interest in the old Omar's space. The interior of Sanyo needs work. Erin noted that the Center for Islamic Studies is looking for cafe and community space in the Center. Jerry reminded us of the cyclical nature of businesses and vacancies in the Center. Doug told us that Lexington is receiving nine million dollars in ABPA funds. The cash is good through 2024. Doug asked us to think and get in engaged. Erin talked about the Town doing programing as is done in other municipalities. Dawn reminded us Revolutionary Revelry that was going on for six years prior to the pandemic. ABPA funding is primarily for economic development. Dick asked how we can get tourists to come into the Center. (At this point the secretary had to leave the meeting for five minutes due to hazardous construction next door.) We returned to the perennial issue of the Hosmer House. Someone (Dick?) suggested that the HH be moved to Fletcher Park to activate that end of the Center and to get tourists to walk through the entire Center. Fred let us know that the Historical Society has a new executive director and expressed his hope that the new director would do more to use that building to draw people into the Center. Pam S. noted that pay-by-phone had a poor rollout. Fred summarized his view of the senior parking pilot program and potential negative effects on parking in the Center. Pam L. said a few words about the proposal for a bus shelter in Depot Square. The Center Committee voted seven to zero to approve the minutes of the September 12th,2021 meeting.