HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-16-LEX250-minSemiquincentennial Commission (Lex250)
June 16, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Pursuant to notice duly filed with the Town Clerk, the Semiquincentennial Commission
(Lex250) convened in a meeting via Zoom video conference on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at
3:33 pm as allowed by legislation (S.2475) extending the suspension of certain provisions of the
Massachusetts Open Meeting Law.
Present:Steve Conners (Reenactment Community), Cerise Jalelian (Town Celebrations
Committee Representative), Julie O’Leary (Civic Representative), Mona Roy (Community
Representative), Jillian Tung (Music & Arts Representative), Steve Cole (Community
Representative), Paul O’Shaughnessy (Historical Organization Representative),
Bebe Fallick (Tourism Committee Representative), Barry Cunha (Local Business
Representative), Suzie Barry (Select Board Member)
1.The meeting was called to order at 3:33 pm by Ms. Barry.
2.Financial matters were reviewed and discussed.
a.Ms. Barry reviewed expenses and balances to date.
b.Shields PR firm
i.Ms. Barry introduced Shields as a possible consulting group to develop a
Lex 250 website and other publicity materials.
ii.Shields has extensive experience working with municipalities and state
entities as well as a portfolio of successful products
iii.A motion was made by Ms. Barry to engage Shields for $14850 to develop
a publicity playbook and initiate design of a Lex 250 website. The motion
was seconded by Steve Cole and approved by roll call vote.
c.Penny machine
i.Ms. Barry introduced possibilities for a penny machine to be installed at
the Visitors Center.
ii.Committee members shared insights and input.
iii.Ms. Barry will discuss further with Visitors Center Staff.
d.The committee discussed other possible Lex 250 - related expenses and possible
approaches to fundraising.
e.Rev 250
i.A motion was made by Mr. Cole to engage at a signature tier level in Rev
250 for $1500. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cunha and approved by
roll call vote.
f.Battle Road Scenic Byway
i.The committee shared feedback regarding the Battle Road Scenic Byway
ideas presented by Mr. Canale at the June 8 meeting.
ii.Safety concerns about structural changes to the roads were discussed.
g.Next meeting: Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 3:30 pm
h.Meeting was adjourned at 4:40 pm by roll call vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Jillian Tung