HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-12-LEX250-min (PM)Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250)
October 12, 2022, 7:00 pm
Community Engagement Meeting Minutes
Pursuant to notice duly filed with the Town Clerk, the Semiquincentennial Commission
(Lex250) convened in a community engagement meeting on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at
7:00 pm at Cary Library.
Present:Suzie Barry (Select Board Member), Mona Roy (Community Representative), Jillian
Tung (Music & Arts Representative), Barry Cunha (Business Representative), Paul
O’Shaughnessy (Historical Organization Representative), Steve Conners (Reenactment
Community), Bebe Fallick (Tourism Committee Representative), Cerise Jalelian (Town
Celebrations Committee Representative)
Guests: Many individuals and members of community organizations in Lexington and
neighboring towns
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Ms. Barry.
I.Ms. Barry welcomed community members, gave an introduction to the Commission, and
provided an overview of its charge, timeline of events, and funding
II.Members of the Commission presented an overview of the Commission’s working groups
A.Ms. Tung and Ms. Fallick discussed possible arts & culture events and activities
B.Mr. Conners discussed financial considerations
C.Mr. Cunha discussed government relations and logistics
D.Mr. Conners discussed publicity-related matters
III.Ms. Tung encouraged and invited community members to volunteer to help with
planning, fundraising, publicity, community engagement activities, or share ideas about
possible events
IV.Ms. Roy discussed possible community events and underscored the importance of
inclusivity in all Lex 250 activities
V.Ms. Barry discussed a request for funding that will be presented at the upcoming Special
Town Meeting
VI.Mr. Conners shared contact information for the Commission
VII.Community members shared comments and asked questions in a Question and Answer
session with the Commission
VIII.The conversation ended at approximately 7:45 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Jillian Tung