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Town of Lexington Tourism Committee Tourism Committee Minutes Thursday, October 21, 2021 3:30 pm Conducted Remotely Members: Dawn McKenna, Wim Nijenberg, Bebe Fallick, Margaret Coppe, Marsha Baker Center Committee Liaison: Fred Johnson Economic Development Staff: Casey Hagerty, Sandhya Iyer Visitors Center Ribbon Cutting The Committee recapped the Ribbon Cutting. The event was very successful and had a good turnout. Introduction of Carol Ward, Executive Director, Lexington Historical Society Carol Ward was introduced as the new Executive Director of the Historical Society. She comes from the New York with experience in running historic house museums and the arts. The Committee introduced Lexington’s offerings to her and encouraged Carol to attend future Tourism Committee meetings. Bus Shelter at Depot Square Continuing the conversation from the September 30th meeting, the following was action was taken: A motion was made and seconded that the Tourism Committee not take a position on the bus shelter. The motion passed by roll call vote 2 in favor and 3 abstained. Committee Vacancies Currently there are two vacancies on the Committee. Erin Sandler -Rathe has submitted her application, Carol Ward intends to submit her application. An additional resident, Jason Connell who is unknown to Committee members, has also applied. The Select Boa rd are using a different process this year and will be making all appointments at the same time. Economic Development Coordinator Report There were 8,974 people counted at the Visitors Center in September. Currently they are open 7 days per week. There will be Battle Green Tours on November 12 and around Thanksgiving. The winter plans for limited hours were discussed. The Committee expressed concern about the plan and asked the staff to reevaluate.