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TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
February 20, 1969
PRESENT Vice Chmn Gaughan, Mr Belcastro, Mr Broderick, Mrs Litchfield
and Mrs Reed
VISITORS Capt McNamara, Chief of Staff; Police Chief James Corr William
Fitzgerald, Bd of Fire Commissioners Ellison Beckwith, Antique Cars; Rep
Lincoln P Cole, Jr
PATRIOTS DAY_ Chief Corr raised the question of the necessity for two parades in
Lexington Traffic problems were discussed the detours used last year seemed good
Mr Fitzgerald was asked to limit the number of fire apparatus in the parade
Mr Beckwith was asked to limit the antique cars The possibility of having forms
printed similar to the Float Application forms which would be used for antique car
applications was discussed Mr Beckwith suggested that the antique cars follow
the antique fire engine in the parade
Captain McNamara was asked to put pressure on local organizations for more
marching bodies in the afternoon parade The make-up of the parade was discussed
The Captain suggested that the Lady Lexington Float he in front of the open cars
carrying the dignitaries to assure a smoothness and continuity in the parade
The following bands have accepted Fitchburg High School ; Reading High School
Woburn High School The Maynard High School Band had to refuse our invitation
February 27, 1969 Meeting
PRESENT Vice Chmn Gaughan, Mr Lord, Mr Broderick, and Mrs Litchfield
VISITORS Col Zeoli , Chief Marshal and Capt McNamara, Chief of Staff
PATRIOTS DAY Mrs Litchfield was asked to type a list of band and marching unit
acceptances
Mr Lord reported the Lexington High School Band is all set for the Patriotic
Song Fest on the Green on Sunday, April 20th Linn Village Drum Band will perform
before the Song Fest
We have had acceptances from the Athol High School Band and Tufts ROTC Unit
Mr Neil Cronin, Lexington Chamber of Commerce, wants the float trophies to
be given out at the reviewing stand This matter was discussed no decision reached
Mrs Litchfield will send out all dignitary invitations since the Belfry
arrangements are final and a definite format for the day is planned
Mr Belcastro and Mr Lord will be in charge of the dignitaries' cars
Mr Lord will make the arrangements for the shuttle bus
The committee went over the Check List
The next TCC meeting will be on Thursday, March 6th in the Selectmen's
office at 8 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Hall
Recording Secretary