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Mass DAR Proposal Carolyn Nutt, Regent of the Massachusetts DAR, informed the Committee that the DAR wishes to install a commemorative plaque in Lexington as part of Lex250. They are interested in locations on the Battle Green, Buckman Tavern, and the Hancock-Clarke House and have attended a preliminary meeting with Lex250. They will meet with our committee in the Fall. Chair Dixon will connect with Suzie Barry, Lex250 Chair. Update on Building the Database On a visit to Lexington High School, Leslie gathered data on 288 memorials. On closer analysis, 227 of these were deemed to be awards, annual recognitions given out in 8 categories including athletics, academics, and extra-curricular activity. This led to a decision to create a separate section of our database for “awards” and to define “memorials” as permanent markers, available for public viewing. Discussion of Committee Charge Chair Dixon reported on her conversation with Select Board Liaison Suzie Barry about the Committee’s mission to focus on building our database. Suzie was very enthusiastic and supportive of our progress, and stressed that we will have a unique product to offer when our database is complete. Many town organizations, looking for a new and fresh resource to offer, will be interested in sharing the monument database with their constituencies. A few possible uses might include:  A LexMedia interview series featuring little-known memorials.  Courses on “Lexington’s Hidden Treasures”.  Weekly or monthly hybrid lectures on the “Hidden Treasures” theme.  Walking tours developed by walking/outdoor groups.  High school media class project: film a walking tour.  Adopt a Monument by local neighborhood association. Committee Business The Committee elected Linda Dixon to serve as Chair for 2023-2024. The terms of Avram Baskin, Glen Bassett, Chuck French, George Gamota, Charlie Price, and Danjun Pu will expire in September. Members will receive notice and must indicate their intention to renew their terms. We discussed a change of meeting time from evening to late afternoon and will bring this up again at our September meeting. Linda will prepare a schedule of Recorder assignments for the coming year, dividing up this duty among the committee members. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Next meeting: September 7, 2023 Respectfully submitted, Linda Dixon, Chair