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Minutes
Town Celebrations Committee
December 10, 2014
201 Bedford Street Cafe
Members Present
Suzie Barry, Kim Coburn, Karen Gaughan, Sondra Lucente, Lorain Marquis, Wayne Miller, Bill
Mix, Henry Murphy, Rich McDonough and Barbara Manfredi
Members Not Present
Bob Tracey, Julie Miller, Charlie Price, Cerise Jalelian, Geetha Padaki, Linda Dixon, Sandy
Podgorski, Paul Jenkins, Carol Flynn, Mary Gillespie, Tanya Morrisett and Dave Taylor
Guest
Linda Levitt
Business
The meeting was called to order at 7:02. The major reason for tonight's meeting was to decide
whether or not to have the Old Guard back for Patriot's Day. The OG contacted Suzie. The point
person is Simon. The OG was here last year in April and September. They would like to come
back. At Patriot's Day last April they attended many events. Cost associated with them returning is
uncertain. The chair(s) need to write this request and send to the Board of Selectmen for approval.
They need to approve due to costs associated with this group, i.e. police, security. The TCC
discussed what arrangements were needed, i.e. space for the OG if weather is inclement. Cost for
the Town…Do they need to vary their performance since they were here last year…Group felt a
conversation with OG was necessary to determine what groups they'll be bringing. Rich made a
motion to the committee to vote on having the OG come to Lexington on Saturday, April 18th.
"Motion is to accept the request of the Old Guard to participate in Patriot's Day weekend
events including a stand alone event for the Old Guard on Saturday April 18, 2015 on the Battle
Green and participation in the afternoon parade on Monday April 20, 2015."
The committee unanimously voted to accept the request of the Old Guard.
Lorain passed out last year's schedule for Patriot's Day. Suzie explained to the co-chairs and the
committee the contacts that used to be made, making sure that all information and dates are
accurate. The groups expect us to make the contact. Suzie said she would write to these contacts
saying she is no longer the chair of the TCC and naming Lorain and Rich as the new chairs. Lorain
and Rich then went through the list of the events and who they will have to contact.
Lorain then passed out the 2015 procedures for the Patriot's Day Parade with accompanying names
assigned to each task. This was followed by a discussion about who needs a cart and what their job
was.
Applications have not been returned so far. Linda will handle Parade Ambassadors, P.R. and
clergy. Information about invitations to VIP's is on flash drive. Suzie will be the liaison to the
Police Dept.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Manfredi, Co-Secretary