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� AnoRMipC o y.\: K 1.x z A Town of Lexington, Massachusetts MONUMENTS & MEMORIALS COMMITTEE Minutes of Meeting Thursday, October 1, 2015 — 6:OOp.m. Reed Room, Town Offices Building Attendance Sam Doran, Linda Dixon, Kathy Jacob, Bebe Fallick, Chris Filadoro, and Gina Rada, Suzie Barry Business • Minutes from the July 23, 2015 Monuments and Memorials Committee Meeting were approved • A public hearing concerning the Minuteman Statue & Minute Men Memorial Restoration took place on September 9, 2015. The planned restoration would involve a change in visual color of the statue and monument, which currently appear green. The hearing allowed for the public to provide input on their preference of color. Committee members who were in attendance of the September 9th hearing felt that the majority of attendees preferred the original bronze as opposed to the existing green. The current green color is a result of Patina, a product of oxidation of bronze and copper. • The committee discussed the illumination of the Flag at the Rajbhandary Memorial Flagpole. Two residents had voiced their concern over improper illumination at this specific site. The committee discussed options on how to correct this issue. In past years, the flag has been typically taken down during the winter months. The committee discussed the option of solar lights that could be easily installed as a potential solution. Gina Rada will be following up with the residents to inform them that the committee is actively working on a solution. • In regards to the Somerset Road WWII Memorial, Chris Filadoro informed the committee that trees will be planted. 3 trees have been planned to be planted at the V where Somerset Road splits. • Members of the committee have been actively adding Lexington monuments /memorials to a new database. • The next Monuments and Memorials Committee Meeting was scheduled for November 5, 2015 @ 6:OOp.m. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Submitted by Gina M. Rada