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Publicity • June reported that sandwich boards for the Patriots Day activities have been put up. On 3/19, another sign will go up in front of Cary Hall. • Sandwich boards will go up in front of Cary Library the week of April 5. Also, the Library will include our flyers in book pickup bags. • Announcements about all the activities will go out in the Town newsletter. The committee is working with the Town Web Master to update and keep current the Patriots Day web pages on the Town site, including links to other groups' Patriots Day activities. Memorial Day 2021 • Bill Mix suggested that TCC contact Sam Doran about using the information about Civil War soldiers that Sam has collected in this year's Memorial Day programs. • Linda Dixon noted that a program honoring 5 Civil War veterans buried in Monroe Cemetery was performed in 2013. • Bill also suggested organizing cemetery walks for the holiday. • Ashley Rooney suggested that since a lot of WWII information is available the committee should use it for planning. She also suggested having WWII vets in a car parade. • Linda Dixon suggested taping the dedication of the WWII memorial plaque that will be put up in Cary Hall. • June encouraged the committee to think of activities that will engage the community. • Sue Stering suggested a chalk walk program, where children decorate local sidewalks in chalk appropriately for the holiday. • Sue also suggested creating banners displaying the names, dates, and conflict of Lexington veterans to be hung along Mass Ave. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Next meeting: 3/24/21 Respectfully submitted, Suzanne Caton, Secretary