HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-06-28-LBC-min.pdf LEXINGTON BICENTENNIAL COMMI'i ,EE
Minutes - June 28, 1972
The meeting was brought to order at 7 30 p.m. by the Chairman, King Howard
Present, also were Roland Greeley, Ray Barnes, Dick Michelson, Becky Nussdorfer
and Captain Edgar Doris Pullen joined the meeting later King asked to have
two corrections made to the minutes of June 14, 1972 as follows On line 15 of
page I , substitute "have been formulated for consideration by TCC" instead of
"have been made" Also on page I , line 26, substitute for the work "tried" for
the work "considered"
King said that Neil Cronin would not be present at this meeting Becky re-
ported that Captain Lima has received his notification of his appointment as
Chairman of the sub-committee on Public Safety A letter of appreciation has been
received form Bill Page and will be placed on file Also a report of the May
16, 1972, meeting of the Middlesex Bicentennial Liaison Council and related corres-
pondence submitted by Don Graham will be kept on file A letter from Ephram Weiss
to the committee is enclosed
Roland Greeley opened the discussion of camping Are we interested enough
in accommodating guests to set up temporary areas - or to change zoning ordinances
in order to have permanent camping operations? This is a hard question without
specific sites in mind Camping must be available on large enough sites - this
would involve a long term amoratization process for a permanent area vs a gerry-
built operation under public subsidy Roland would like to suggest to the
Planning Board that they draw up proposed zoning changes on either a permanent
or temporary basis, in order to show what are the prorequisits for camping in
Lexington Roland will meet with the Planning Board in July No new regulations
are necessary Tor renting rooms in Lexington, out there should be controls - inspec-
tions etc A large amount of parking can be handled in cooperation with the churches
Ray Barnes said the design for the letter head is underway using Miss Modoon's
sketch It will be ready later in the year
At this time, Col Conner, Deputy Base Commander of Hanscom Field joined the
LBC He said he was pleased to be here to gain an idea of what goes on, what
has been done and to introduce aline of communication King outlined the pro-
gram for the weekend of April 19, 1975 He asked Col Conner how the base could
be of service to surrounding towns in areas of shuttle transportation and camping
vehicles Col Conner said he was sure space could be made available, - the
base would be happy to he of service Restrooms would be somewhat of a problem
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He said that air base personnel are prohibited form participation in crowd control
activities - it is strictly against regulations He would like a letter from LBC
asking what areas can be looked into; where they can be of service in funnelling
questions or help; what are the needs He was interested in the Regional Commission
and the towns participating LBC should get their requests on paper and on to the
proper desks at an early date
After the Colonel left, king reported that an updated plan will have to be
in the March town meeting; the regional group - Middlesex Bicentennial Liaison
Council will probably report at the special town meeting A report on Article
43 is due July 31
King requested permission to name Dr Fobert, Superintendent of Schools,
as a permanent member of LBC This was voted The selection of an attorney as
a member of LBC was discussed The motion was made and seconded that King Howard
would talk to Tony Mancini in this regard Becky said the selection of another
secretary to assist with correspondence and invitations is still under consideration
Doris said she would like to keep her aides on an informal basis and not have
them appointed
King asked that a voluntary written report outlining goals of each phase of
the committee work would be greatly appreciated The members could use the
outline, Doris proposed, and noted in the April 26, minutes
This is the last meeting until Fall In September, starting with the second
Wednesday, King suggested weekly meetings and then a recess from the middle of
November until the second Wednesday in January
The meeting adjourned with best wishes for a happy summer
Respectively submitted,
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Becky Mussdorfer, secretary
462 well St.
Lexington, Mass 02173
April 19, 1972
To the Bicentennial Committee:
What is the Bicentennial supposed to be celebrating- ?
A battle? Some people? A place? I see it as a celebration
of the spirit of liberty, reflecting man's age-old dream of
freedom. This includes freedom of body and of mind;
it includes freedom from want, freedom of speech and assembly,
and freedom of association.
Many among us believe that freedom is for some, but not
for others; for the good, but not for the bad; for those who
"earn" it, and not for those who haven't "proven" themselves;
for those who believe in it, but not for those who do not.
At the latest Town Meeting, a reluctance to entrust freedom
to everyone was particularly ironic in its application to one of
the landmarks of American Liberty - the Battle Green.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag concludes with the
words " with liberty and justice for all. " Perhaps these
words are appropriate as the theme for the Bicentennial. Let
us set as a goal of the Bicentennial a rededication to the spirit
of liberty for all. As a visible landmark towar d that goal,
let us attempt to establish the Battle Green in particular as a
place dedicated to this spirit, with liberty and justice for all.
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Ephraim Weiss