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Patriots Day, Monday, April 17, 2017 The Patriots Day stakeholders meeting was held on Thursday, March 9, 10 am, in the Selectmen’s Room in the Town Office building. The committee discussed Mary Hutton’s suggestions about new bands and marching units that might be invited to participate in the parade. Committee asked for more information about the size and cost of the proposed groups before sending applications to them. Sandy reported that she is looking into possible venues for the display of Gina Johnson’s Operation Home Ties Wall of Heroes over Patriots Day weekend. Sandy also reported that she had contacted the Masonic Temple who had been recommended, and was hopeful they would agree to display the Wall. Former TCC member Tanya Morrissett has confirmed that she will recruit a fifer, drummer, and flag bearer to lead off the Parade as the Spirit of ’76. Geetha reported on her progress on creating a video advertisement for Patriots Day activities. She and Sandy will meet Friday to work on it. Linda reported that there is quite a bit of interest from people who have had connections with Bill Tighe, our 2017 Grand Marshal, to march in the parade in his honor. Linda reported that about 20 parade ambassadors have been recruited so far. Cerise asked when the stakes for the parade will be put up. Lorain confirmed that the stakes will be set up on Easter Sunday afternoon. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Suzanne Caton, Co-Secretary Future Meetings March 22; March 29, April 5; April 12; April 26; May 3; May 10; May 17; May 24; June 7.