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EDD is planning to phase out Tour Lexington and replace it with a Vistors Center-only website. This is still very much in the planning phase and there was discussion about funding and the committee’s role. Lexington EDD is part of the Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Tourism Bureau (GMVCTB). EDD is exploring the use of a tourism app developed by GMVCTB. They are also working on a story map project with Arlington and Concord in conjunction with Freedom’s Way. This could mean that Pathfinder may not have a place with the Visitors Center, but would still have many uses. It was suggested that Rick Lofia of GMVCTB be invited to discuss their app. Several members had concerns about why the State considers Lexington to be part of the Merrimack Valley tourism region and not Boston’s. Lexington Historical Commission as a Resource Next the committee learned about the Massachusetts Historical Commission’s and the Lexington Historical Commission’s documentation of cultural resources (monuments, historic houses, etc.). The Lexington Historical Commission (LHC) has researched, photographed, and written narratives about many monuments, memorials, and buildings in town. Chair Dixon has contacted the leadership of the LHC, who are supportive of our project and offer their cooperation in sharing their information for our database purposes. Final Business There was a discussion that no formal memorial to Captain John Parker exists. He is buried in the Old Burying Ground, but the exact location of his body is unknown. Perhaps now is the time to pay homage to this man and construct a suitable memorial. Director of Public Works Dave Pinsonneault had no objection to the Committee’s contacting Jeff Howry, a researcher with extensive knowledge about the Old Burying Ground, for exploratory talks. The meeting was adjourned by roll call vote at 8:30 pm. Next meeting: 2 March 2023 at 7:00 in person in the Parker Room. Respectfully submitted, Leslie Masson