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2 faith. Valerie read LexPride’s statement to support Serious Talks and the Commission voted unanimously to sign the statement. There will be a School Committee meeting on August 29. Forum on Gender Identity Valerie discussed an upcoming forum on gender identity and asked for the Commission’s vote to support this. John Rossi said he had one reservation that we make sure that we are clear that we do not want gender identity to be termed as disabled. The Commission voted unanimously to support the forum with that specific caveat understood. Bus Stop Bus stop in front of Conte’s was discussed at Center Committee meeting on August 10. Len attended and told us briefly that there are 23 businesses that need parking. He advocated to move the bus stop back to where it was. We need to make sure that the Select Board knows what our opinion is. Discussion was tabled due to lack of time (postponed to September). Presentation by Cindy Woolworth Concerning Tree Plaque Recently, in April, the Lexington Chapter - National Society Daughters of the American Revolution - planted a tree behind Buckman Tavern. She said that now they are interested in installing a plaque commemorating the semi quincentennial of the Battle of Lexington. The plaque would be placed near the base of the tree. The plaque is to be placed at the base of the tree in the mulch. The Commission asked if the plaque could be mounted higher on a pedestal or perhaps a boulder. Cindy said this would be considered. New Business • Extending Meeting Hours - Given the recent pattern of very full agendas, this is the first meeting that we have extended our meetings an extra 15 minutes to run from 5:45 to 7:15 to accommodate this emerging need. • Jim Kelly shared that he participated in the zoom meeting of the Mass. Office on Disability Meeting Adjourned at 7:20 pm Minutes submitted by Victoria Buckley