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Patriots’ Day, Recap Reenactment  Jim Shaw commented that the reenactment went well. Wheel chair placement issue that morning was covered nicely; he heard compliments to the fact. Jim would suggest that as folks enter the gate area and receive their wrist bands, we move them along to the bleachers or reviewing stand and not let them stand around creating congestion as others are coming through.  Dave Taylor reminded us to bring flashlights next year.  Dick Crogan felt that everything went well. There was some confusion surrounding the DPW crew. They were being stopped at the gate when they should have been given access.  Wayne Miller, too, felt that the event went well.  Henry Murphy noted that we had a good crowd.  Linda Dixon felt things went well and reminded the committee that it is important that we be nice to our guests.  Sandy Podgorski mentioned that there was a problem when someone without a ticket requested a wrist band for her son. The committee will discuss the ticket matter at another time.  According to the Fire Department, tickets issued for the bleachers and reviewing stand are supposed to adhere to seating or standing room capacity; it is considered a safety hazard when exceeded. Seating and reviewing stand numbers exceeded the safety limit this year. Charlie Price commented that the safety issue (one ticket per person and only to capacity) should be strictly enforced. The committee discussed the need to direct people to where they should be (either bleachers or reviewing stand), not to where they want to be.  Bob Tracey had to redirect the news media, who were trying to enter the wrong gate. The Minutemen will be asked to give them better instructions next year. Bob thought we had too many people working at the gate.  Suzie Barry mentioned that three medical emergencies occurred this year, which could have delayed the start of the event. Town Celebrations, Fire, Police and DPW will meet soon to discuss logistics for handling emergencies that may occur in the future. The handicap area was very full this year; the Minutemen will be asked to designate a new place. We need to be alert to folks who try to crawl under the ropes between the VIP and bleacher areas. AM Parade  Suzie Barry mentioned that the Minutemen arrived at Muzzey field on time.