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1) HDC is primarily concerned with aesthetic design. If they issue a certificate of appropriateness (COA) too early in the process, subsequent design changes could slip by under their radar. Major design changes could require a revised COA or even a new hearing. 2) While HDC has a narrow focus, MMC addresses a wide range of requirements and is prepared to perform due diligence to ensure that the proposer meets these requirements. 3) HDC feels it would benefit from the deliberations of the MMC in their own deliberations. Progress Report: Mass DAR Proposed Plaque Linda reported that she had received a submission form from the Mass DAR for the proposed plaque near Buckman Tavern to be installed in connection with Lex250. The group still has some tasks to complete (meetings with the Tourism Committee and the Commission on Disability). Report from Lex250 Bebe Fallick reported that the Tourism Committee has built a new platform and webpage that will launch this month. There will be a dedicated page for Lex250. There are plans also to link to the M&M Committee. Resolution of Kolin Torah Issue In November, the committee had a thorough discussion about whether to include the Kolin Torah, a 500-year-old Torah residing at Temple Isaiah, in our database. It has obvious historical significance, but no direct connection to Lexington’s history. After discussion, the sense of the committee was that it would not be included in our database. Other Business  The problem of how to handle multiple submissions for the same monument has been solved, thanks to Judy Baldasaro. The software now sifts and verifies all entries and enters the final, correct information.  Maybe it is time for the committee to recommend that the single Vietnam/Korea monument in front of Cary Hall be replaced with two individual monuments. They could be plaques, installed inside Cary Hall near those for WWI and WWII, with names of the fallen. Funding would be an issue. It could be part of Lex250. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Next meeting: January 4, 2024. Respectfully submitted, Linda Dixon, Chair