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TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
1/3/80
Present - Chrm Fitzgerald, V Chrm Ray Flynn, Jerry Hagerty, Paul Jenkins,
Karen Gaughan, Dawn Brenchick, Jean Coates, Fran Mallett
Business - T C C to contact Chamber of Commerce , requesting permission to
use Sponsors for Parade Letter to Chamber about above by
Karen Gaughan
T C C. agreed to go outside Town for floats - and all floats were
eligible for competition
T C C selected Lex Minute Men to represent Lex in 350th Boston
anniversary
M.M. need new Lex. flag with Seal T C C suggested we approach
B 0 S to forward to M.M money for Lex flag
Correspondence -
Letter rec'd from Chrm B 0 S Mrs. Miley thanking T C.0 for their
conscientious dedication to the Town
Chrm Fitzgerald talked to Brig General Chapman They are to pro-
vide 200 (?) British Colonials for our parade
Paul Jenkins to contact Boy Scout council and local B S Troops,
if they are interested in Fiske Hill Ceremony 4 p.m. Sat. 4119/80.
T C C to meet with Historical Society r e 200th Anniversary of
Constitution
Parade - Theme = 1980, A New Decade for Democracy Karen Gaughan to send letter
to B 0 S and Town Mgr announcing theme as selected by T.C.0
T C C must operate on last years Budget $7,000.
$5,000 Budget for Marching units
Discussed Antique Cars - Jerry Hagerty to investigate possibility
Bands to be instructed to play from Woburn St. thru Ctre and by re-
viewing stands Signs will be posted
Suggested as participants -
Bristol, R.I Police Drill Team
Hudson, Mass Jr and Senior Bands
Church Bells - Paul Jenkins Will be handled by Rev Handley and
Chrm, Historical Society
Meeting adjourned 9 30
Respectfully Submitted
Frances F Mallett
Recording Secretary
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TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
1/10/80
Present - Chrm Fitzgerald, V Chrm Flynn, Karen Gaughan, Dawn Brenchick,
Jerry Hagerty, Paul Jenkins, Jean Coates, Fran Mallett
Business - National Heritage Museum called R.E. British re-enactment They
would like to have a program for Sunday P.M. 4/30 - >i e. British March
into Parking Lot
T C C will discuss with Brig Genrl Chapman.
T C C. received call from Washington, D C R.E Coast Guard Band.
Lex M.M. voted 100% to represent Lex. in Boston's 350th Anniversary
They will have as many men as possible and a color guard.
R.E M M. Lex Flag - we will discuss with B 0 S when proper dimensions
are presented.
Lex. M.M. are invited to Concord Parade T C C. will invite Concord
M.M to Lex Parade
T C C felt the Parade Theme - "1980 - A New Decade for Democracy" -
be released to paper at once
Parade - Progress Report -
Ray Flynn has sent out 35/40 notices to participants - 10/15 to go.
Possible Marching units -
Coast Guard, Quantico Band, Pease Air Force Base, Marine detail
Color Guard
Contact Lex M.M. Editor - Publicity on Theme 1/14
T C C to invite new Editor of Lex M.M to meeting on 1/21
Discuss with Editor -
(1) request to hi-lite items
(2) as we get closer to deadline - must have better coverage
Discuss with editor - How should we handle publicity?
Parade - Next week will discuss "Chief Marshall"
T C C request "Blue Knights" participate in Parade.
" " MDC Mounted - to be followed up.
Lex Fire Dept will send a unit
Jerry Hagerty following on antique autos
Correspondence - Mr Fitzgerald requested Karen send letters to the follow-
ing V I.P 's -- Sen Tsongas, Rep Shannon, Rep Cole,
Sen. Rotondi, Sen Kennedy, Gov King.
Meeting adjourned at 9 30
Respectfully Submitted
Frances P Mallett
Recording Secretary
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TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
1/17/80
Present - Chrm Fitzgerald, V Chrm Flynn, Paul Jenkins, Jerry Hagerty,
Dawn Brenchick, Karen Gaughan, Jean Coates, Fran Mallett
Correspondence - Sent letter to Minute-Man requesting a meeting with the
editor on 1/31/80
Parade - Progress report -
Antique cars - Jerry Hagerty will follow up
T C C approved parade route same as 1979
Must have 40 Banner bearers T C C will contact Girl Scouts -
4 H - Cubs - Brownies
Minute-Men have list ready for Centennial Legion - 80/100 letters -
T C C will send out regular form letters & rosters to recipients
Letters to be sent to M.D.0 - Bristol Police Dept
Dawn sent letters to Youth groups - requested an answer by 3/20.
Lions Road Race at 10 a m. Any questions - call Jim Shimansky on
Parker Street
A suggestion was made some T C C members should attend D.A.R. b
M.M. ceremony on Common - Mallett - Gaughan - Brenchick will attend
Paul Jenkins feels Boy Scouts are interested in Fiske Hill celebra-
tion on 4/19 - or previous week
Chief Marshall Suggestions - Joe Steinkrauss
Bob Jackson
Charles Cullen
Jerry Garrity
Final decision will be made at 1/31 meeting
Meeting adjourned 9 30
Respectfully Submitted
Frances P Mallett
Recording Secretary
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TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
1/31/80
Present - Chrm Fitzgerald, V Chrm Flynn, Paul Jenkins, Jerry Hagerty,
Jean Coates, Dawn Brenchick, Karen Gaughan, Fran Mallett
Business - Bill Fitzgerald met with National Heritage They will be taking
pictures so we will be unable to use Parking Area
He checked with General Chapman No change in plans — Fort Devens
will supply 75 Troops - a color guard if we will supply transportation -
must check back Do we pay for their bus or send ours? Don Gillespie
has accepted for both Parades
There is a possibility of a Marine Corps band from Quantico, Va
We requested the invitations go to the base at once - Rear Admiral
Breitschneider and V I P 's
Parade - Ray Flynn has rec'd replies from following Co's
Caveliers - Somerville
Hudson Royal J Band - C Y 0
The Citations from Burlington
Holy Name Band
Beverly High School
Randolph Drum & Bugle Corps
Marine Color Guard - Watertown
Chicopee Royal Columbians
Hull
Stoneham H S Band
Drum & Bugle Corps- Bedford
Windsor, Conn Fife & Drm Corps
Campbell Highlanders
Clan MacPherson
Church Bells Ringing - Acknowledged b- First Parish & Pilgrim
Spirit of '76 - Doug Maxner all set -
Antique Cars - Jerry Hagerty contacted Bob Pederson - He has six Roll Royce's
he would like to put into parade
Chrm Fitzgerald suggested Jerry contact Chamber of Commerce to
approve antique cars
Business - T C C requesting Rep from Lex MM. on 2/7
Capt Lima on 2/28
John Bergeron not definite
Youth groups in March
T C C requesting large speakers stand - also area behind stand to
be roped off
Meeting adjourned at 9 30
Respectfully Submitted
Frances P Mallett
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MAR 1 8 MO TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
2/7/80
Present Chairman William Fitzgerald, Vice Chairman Raymond Flynn,
Jerry Hagerty, Paul Jenkins, Karen Gaughan, Fran Mallett
Communications 5 VIP Invitations have been sent. Kennedy, King, Tsongas,
Rotondi, Shannon T C C should have names from Hanscom by
weekend
Business Parade -
Buses all set -
Hopefully, a detachment of Militia from England will be here
for 4/21 They will march from Woburn St with Contingent
Will not participate in re-enactment
If o k 'd by Board of Selectmen, WBZ Mobil Unit will broadcast
all activities from 5 30 A.M. until noon. Dave Maynard and
Carl Desuse - as we get closer to deadline - they will advertise
that they will be here
Their field engineers will come out to make survey
Program. 2/21 Capt Lima - Minuteman Militia - Minute-Man newspaper
3/6 President and Secretary of Senior Class
Meeting adjourned 9 30
Respectfully Submitted
Frances P Mallett
Recording Secretary
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TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
16 1980
2/21/80
Present - Chrn Fitzgerald, V Chrm. Flynn, Paul Jenkins, Jerry Haggerty,
Damn Brenchick, Karen Gaughan, Fran Mallett
Guests - Captain Lime, Lexington Police Dept
T C C submitted to Town Managers office 5 items
1 Keep peddlers in selected area
Identification by badge
Area .restricted to local groups
1 4 Each group to man own area
5 20 foot restriction - no hawking of merchandise
T.C.3. _ quested police aid in enforcing bicycle rules - none on parade
route - •a crashing through parade
Handicapped Parking - Mass Avenue - both sides at Post Office
Officer to keep area open so people can see.
Handier,- ed permits available one week in advance
T C C a'nuid publize this information People to contact Capt Lima to pick
up perriLs on 4/14 at police station
Police will instruct people where to park
Captain Lnna requested program of the day;--
; Reeenactment at 6 A.M.
Morning Parade at 7 30 A.M.
Roa4. Rade at 10 30 A.M.
Afternoon Parade at 2 00 P.M
Captain Lina emphazed necessity drivers at Pollen Road of buses are to
unload passengers at once and immediately proceed to H S parking lot
Bus drivers or head of bands should be so instructed.
Lexingtor Police to provide transportation for Chrm. of B.0 S to Paul Revere
Chief Marshall and Dawn Brenchick to Adams School
Guestsn- Mr Joel Schulman - Past Comander Lexington Minute Man
Mr Schulman requested crowd control at Kennedy School-
A meeting with police at 5 A.M. to brief -
Minute Man will have 20 pickets on common - request police aid in crowd
control if necessary
Instruct pickets what duties and how they can enforce restrictions -
The re-enactment - The British Troops to arrive 6 A.M.
Minute Men will leave Woburn Street and Mass Ave at 5 45 A.M
Visiting British to be assigned area to review re-renactment
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T.C.0 will go back to Minute Man on placing of W B.Z Mobile unit
Lexington Minute ;gen will lead all Colonial Legions in our parade
Wreaths to be brought to Kennedy School at 7 00 A.M. before parade
Buses 1 hour before afternoon parade to go to Adams School
Minute Men to furnish own buses
T.C.C. to supply Minute Men badges
Parade.- T.C.C. Mr Joseph Steinkraus , Chief Marshall
T.C _C. will send Mr Steinkraus acceptance to 8.0 S He will have
his resume next week so Karen can get to newspaper
T_C.0 requested all Mr Steinkraus appointments for Chief of Staff
be brought for T.C.C. to approve
Professional Film Co has requested permission to photo Sunday
skermish - OK'd by Gen Chapman also will be here 4/21 for re-enactment-
Correspondence.- Re Parade
Karen has corresponded with following
senator Kennedy
Senator Songas
Rep Shannon --- accepted
Rep Rdtondi
Gov King --- note rec'd. no final commitment
Re? Cole
Board of Selectmen
Giles Boulard - British Counsel
Rear Adm. Core Breittschneider - Phila.
We need lists from Hanscom and Devens at once
Program for week 2/28/80
Editor of Lexington Minute Man - Ms Andrea Craighorne
Chief - Lexington Fire Dept
Clergy for Parade -
Organized Church of Latter Day Saints
Presiding Elder - Mr Donald Dregger
Meeting adjourned at 10.00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,_
Frances P Mallett
Recording Secretary
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TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
2/28/80
Present-- etym. Fitzgerald, Vice Chrm. Flynn, Jean Coates, Paul Jenkins,
Dawn Brenchick, Karen Gaughan, Jerry Hagerty, Fran Mallett
Correspondence-- Letter from Governor King's secretary Invitation gratefully
received Will respond at later date
Inditations were sent to Hanscome, Devins -
:,ists will be returned shortly
Business - Paul Jenkins
Church bells - Church of Our Redemer, Unitarian, Hancock, Follen
Balance will call back
Eagle Scouts - (2) at this time
Dat Brenchick - Girl Scouts
Guests.- Andrea Craighorne - New Editor, Lexington Minute Man
T C.0 requested better publicity - better position in paper
We hal an interesting discussion with Ms Craighorne and we
{ feel she will try to work with T.0 C
Parade - Cnief Marshall Steinkraus submitted his resume and picture for
the newspaper publicity
He will have his recommendations next week 3/6 for chief of staff and
aides
B.2 called - field engineers will be out within next 2 weeks to
check area - Plans are proceeding on schedule
A suggestion was made by Paul Jenkins to invite Olympic Hockey Players
to celebration Discussion of inviting Sheryl Frank/Mike Boetecelli,
The Carruthers and Pricills Hill This was held in obeyance -
Ifollowing further discussion next week
Program - Next Week
Pres and Sec of Senior Class - LHS
Fire Chief Bergeron regreeted - Will not come before committee unless
we feel it is necessary Will provide an engine for parade
Meeting adjourned at 10 15
Respectfully submitted,
Frances P Mallett
Recording Secretary
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3/7/80
Present - Chrm. Fitzgerald, Vice Chrm. Flynn, Dawn Brenchick, Paul Jenkins,
Jean Coates, Fran Mallett
Guests:- L ;:_S. Senior Class
Pres David White
Vice Pres Beth Holman
Sec Karen Foley
T C.0 briefed young people on duties in morning parade
Communis, _ ons.- Invitations have gone to V I,P 's as before and also
P. Hutchinson
B.O.S.
Joe Steinkraus
Dan Fenn
F,' eanor Litchfield
Giles Bullard
Captain Boyden -- S Weymouth
Captain Sanuels -- Navy League
Brettschneider
Captain Hassett
R. Adm.
7 Hoffman Devens
Brig General Aesner, Chief Marshall Arl. Parade
Col Chabiel, Hanscom
Col Rafter, C 0 Devens
Col Forrest Reckers
Brig Gen C Truman Spangrud, V Comm
Program - Next week
Girl Scouts will provide names of participants and mumber for banner
bearers
Business Joe Steinkraus - Chief Marshall suggestion for chief of staff
Lt. Col Robert T Jackson
I Noted and approved by T.0 C
Mr Steinkraus is attempting to enlist new military people in the
celebration
W B 2 Mobile unit will be in Lexington for Monday A.M.
Engineers will finallize their plans this week
Meetings - Mr Dan Fenn will meet with T.0 C in next 2 weeks Heritage museum will
meet with T.0 C soon Dawn Brenchick and Karen Gaughan will meet with
Scouts on. 4/10/80 Necessary T C C have a complete list of names
Respectfully submitted,
Frances P Mallett
Please see enclosure
TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
3/13/80
Present.- Chrm. Fitzgerald, Vice Chrm Flynn, Dawn Brenchick, Karen Gaughan
Jean Coates, Jerry Hagerty, Paul Jenkins, Fran Mallett
Guests: - Dan Murphy
Sob Jackson - Chief of Staff
Business: - Discussion of Bands - Marching units - Sponsors - Floats -
At the moment - 11 Sponsors - 6 Floats
aeid 40 youngsters as banner bearers
Olympics. - T 0.0 made a Motion to invite 4 Boston area Hockey Olympians,
Sheryl Frank, Mike Hoetticelli, Katie and Peter Carruthers to
participate in parade and join us at luncheon
Motion approved by T.C.0
W.B.Z Mobile Unit - Chrm. Fitzgerald told T.0 C unit would be in Le*ington
on Monday 4/21 from 5 A.M. to Noon - Will not be here on Sunday
far the retreat or on Monday for afternoon parade Field
engineer will be in Lexington within the week
I.P's:- Mr guest list is coming in gradually 7
Dail: srenchick sent invitations to officers at Housecourt
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Frances P Mallett
Recording Secretary
TOWS] CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
3/20/80
Present.- Chrc Fitzgerald, Vice Chrm. Flynn, Dawn Brenchick, Karen Gaughan, Jean
Coates, Jerry Hagerty, Paul Jenkins, Fran Mallett
Guests:- Bo• Jackson, Chief of Staff -
an Murphy
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Me-1 Cronin - re Judging -
$75 00 1st prize
25 00 2nd prize
Honorable Mention 3rd prize
_ '? Q will have 3 judges .at Follen Church at 12
Divided into Youth Group - Civic Group - Commercial Group
Business--
di b Jackson - A marching unit from Devens we must transport back and forth
40 men + 110 00
C voted to share marching band from Devens - 40 men + 250 Lex. +250 Art
Patriots_ Day Luncheon and Reception - Increase of 100 00 for luncheon & reception- 550
Total - 728
Expenses:- .Luncheon/Receptions - 728. (1000)
6532
Banner 240
Bunting 300
125
?usiness.- Official list of guests for luncheon, receptions to be supplied by Karen
Gaughan by April 10
Med 40 banner bearers - Karen Gaughan & Dawn Brenchick
Paul Jehkins will supply 4 Eagle Scouts for aides in Parade
Paul Senteman - registered Amateur Mobil Operator will work with parade -
1 unit at Adams School 1 unit at Waltham St , 1 unit at Reviewing Stand
Next Wk. Program.- 3/27
8 P M. Meeting with Herb Grossiman, Lex M.M. re, - Re-enactment in Hastings
Park
8;30 P.M. General Chapman and aide
Mr Grossiman and Paul Mazzerall
Re above = Vert-important all be here and on time -
Meeting adjourned at 10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
Frances Mallett
Recording Secretary
TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
3/27/80
Present.- Chrm Fitzgerald, Vice Chrm. Flynn, Dawn Brenchick, Jerry Hagerty,
Karen Gaughan, Jean Coates, Fan Mallett
Guests:- Erb Groselmon,George Gabriel, Lex. M.M. , Bob Jackson, Chief of Staff,
Joe Steinkraus, Chief Marshall, Dan Murphy
Herb Grossimon - Re retreat
Erphasized necessity of being cautious
Each company commander will vouch for safety of his own officers
Ee is confident that whole affair will go well
They Have not rehearsed the entire retreat
Le' irgton Minute Man will join in at Hastings Park
Rcpe Hastings Road down Lincoln- Street - 3/4 of Worthern Road -
I Perhaps Mass Ave - Should be pickets on Mass Ave
Tear Park from entrance - parallel to Mass Ave
tiring away from Hastings Road - into Hastings Park
/_In Co. for National Heritage to film a few minutes of re-enactment
Yen Beal - Producer -- 354-5695
Will also film a few scenes at Hastings Park
Gave Brig General Chapman permission -
Wants to take a few shots of retreat - Wants MinuteMan to come down
to Heritage Museum to pose for some shots
W.B.Z. came out 3/27 with engineers from The Telephone Company They will have to
,o overhead from Hancock Church. A Mobil unit will be on the sidewalk north of
' the bandstand They will broadcast from 5 A.M. - reenactment -
Guests:- Brig General Chapman - John Vann - Arlington T C.0 , needs permission
from R 0_C. for additional photographers
Review Sunday Plans -
Tice schedule - as before
Vocational - will form at Marrett Road in front of Muzzey houses
noontime
British Column will start to form at old Battle Road at Mass Ave
by Fiske House -
MMinuteman Company - over and down the Bluff - 50 yards to 150 yds
behind British troops -
Troops will arrive at 1 P.M. at Hastings Park
Lexington Minutemen Re-enactment at 6 A.M. - 80 British will meet at Woburn St
They will be on the Green at 6 A M.
Would like P A. system set up at 2 P.M. Sunday 4/13
Checked - Sponsors - (16)
Floats
Early Morning Parade - Left at Monument - Harrington Road and onto Battle Green.
Martin Gilman will ring bell at Old Belfry - will commence at 5 30 A.M.
H.B.Z will broadcast any cancellations -
Meeting adjourned 10-30
Respectfully submitted,
Prances P Mallett
Recording Secretary
TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
4/3/80
Present - Chrm. Fitzgerald, Vice Chrm. Flynn, Paul Jenkins, Jerry Hagerty,
-Dawn Brenchick, Karen Gaughan, Jean Coates, Fran Mallett
Guests.- Joe Steinkraus - Chief Marshall
Bob Jackson - Chief of Staff
David White - Pres, LHS Senior Class
Business - To- date - 7 floats
-Banner Bearers - guaranteed by Karen Gaughan
Orders placed for banners - $264 25 - Del'd Tues 4/15
Martin Gilmore will ring Belfry bell at 5 30 a.m.
.hurch bells will ring at 5 40 a.m.
Early Morning Parade - Chief Marshall - David White and aides will be at
Adams School at 7 00 a.m.
Will supply T C C. names by 4/4 meeting
Joe. Steinkraus supplied names of persons for aides etc , including several
new recruits
Parade orders dill be ready by Thurs 4/10/80
Youth Groub awards will be ready before 4/9
White Tricorns Hat award by 4/16 - 4/17
Arrange for Adams School to be opened A M.
daele School and High School P.M.
Meeting adjourned at 1015
Respectfully submitted
Frances P Mallett
Recording Secretary
CELEBRATIONS TOWN ELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
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4/10/80
Present_- Ehret Fitzgerald, Vice Chrm. Flynn, Paul Jenkins, Jerry Hagerty,
Dawn Brenchick, Karen Gaughan, Jean Coates, Fran Mallett
Guests:- Rep Lincoln Cole - he has one Mexican guest coming to parade and
luncheon - Senor Frederico Allatore
Hostess family to be announced
Joe Steinkraus - Chief Marshall
Bob Jackson - Chief of Staff
F_sl Brenchick
k 't 1y Gaughan
Parades_- T C. C moved to accept Chief Marshall and Chief of Staff
r=ccnmendations for marshal' aides
?rade order presented to and accepted by T.C.0
S' C.0 feel they need 200 parade orders and 200 parade rosters
' )ntnittee worked on parade set-up Made changes we felt were necessary
Joe Steinkraus warned of the necessity of letting bands drop back.
.1 Fitzgerald and Ray Flynn will do announcing at the reviewing
stand.
Luncheon.- 60 people - need to plan $50 00 for additional expenses (personal)
Meeting adjourned at 11 00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
Frances P Mallett
Recording Secretary
TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
4/17/80
Present:- Chrn Fitzgerald, Vice Chrm Flynn, Jerry Hagerty, Jean Coates, Karen Gaughan,
Dawn Brenchick, Paul Jenkins, Fran Mallett
Guests-- Joe Steinkraus - Chief Marshal; Bob Jackson - Chief of Staff; Neil Cronin
0.0 C.; Kathy Gaughan
Business - Neil Cronin - Youth recognition Car - carrying 3 recipients - checking on
Classification - Lex Theatre Co - Civic
DeMolay - Floats A & B' - Youth
Folk Art Center - Civic
Elks Civic
Wash - U S. Navy
Paul Jenkins has signs for floats - will get information to reviewing stand
Suneay Retreat.- All in readiness Ropes will be in place - nobody to get
beyond ropes - and nobody on bandstand
Check List completed - all in order for the "DAY"
Early Parade - as scheduled with some modifications i e 1 min of silence
in memory of Rev Handley
Bills Paid - $100 00 Heritage Hall
300 00 Bunting
198.25 Savin Bus Co
Business.- All to meet at reviewing stand at 5 30
Sunday - 12 15 at Hastings Park
Mon - Luncheon - all at Hall at 11 30
Finally-- All looks well for a lovely Holiday
CONGRATULATIONS
Meeting adjourned at 10 00 P M.
_. - Respettfully submitted
Frances P Mallett
Recording Secretary
TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
5/1/80
Present.- Chrm Fitzgerald, Vice Chrm Flynn, Paul Jenkins, Jerry Hagerty, Karen Gaughan,
Lawn Brenchick, Jean Coates, Fran Mallett
Guests - Kathy Gaughan
Business.- Review of Patriots Day
Comments on re-enactment 4/21 - 'Best ever'
Sunday Retreat - Very interesting and done very well
Early Morning Parade.- Instructions should be a little more specific
Dress should be a little more formal
Need monitor in second division to stop-gaps.
The speaker on reviewing stand - very effective.
Luncheon:- Mrs Diel, Page Caterers very pleased.
Afternoon Parade-- Suggestion -
additional reviewing stand for all white Tricorns - Hat recipients &
their spouses - V I.P wives to march if they so desire - a car available
at Center, in case of emergency
On invitation - a strong point.- children not allowed,
4t Dana Home - be sure bands are playing as they pass
Logistics on break-up at High School Responsible Police Officer to aid
people to find their buses - suggest monitors along Parade route to
fill in gaps
T.0 C requ- sted following letters of thanks -
To Chief Marshal - Steinkraus - Chief of Staff Jackson for doing such a
top job
Letter to Town Mgr to thank Public Works Dept for their fine cooperation
Personal letter to Paul Mazzerall for his cooperation
Letter to Jack Maloney - Arlex Oil, for services rendered.
chin Fitzgerald thanked Commissioner for M.D.0 unit.
Following bills were approved by T C.0
Page Caterers $451 50
Peterson Chair 42 50
Transportation 79 00
Bar Tenders 40 00
Peking Gardens 284 00 - Army Band - Coast Guard Band
Letter to Clergy -
Letter to David White, requesting he head meeting 5/8 r.e Memorial Day
Meeting adjourned 10 10 Respectfully submitted
Frances P Mallett, Recording Sec
TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
5/8/80
Present.- Cbxm Fitzgerald, Vice Chrm Flynn, Karen Gaughan, Dawn Brenchick, Paul
Jenkins, Jean Coates Fran Mallett
Guests - Neil Cronin
Officer Steve Celeta - L P.D Chief Marshal, Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Parade - Chief Marshal Celeta - 8 Members Honor Guard - Aides
Clergy - Dr George D Papademetrios - Greek Orthodox
Rev Peter H Meek - Hancock Church
Rev JnoepbMaizola - Friendly Evangelical Church
Fr Colletti - St Brigid's
Police to sign driveway on Driveway at St. Brigid's in order to keep
entry of Parade to Colonial Cemetery
Youth groups have been contacted Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Battlegreen
DeMolay Rainbow Girls, Girl Scouts, Brownies, Campfire Girls etc
At Cemetery-- Neil Cronin will take care of escort - wreaths, as before.
Munroe Cemetery - Gettysburg Address
Route of Parade - as last year
Bus Arrangements - from adm. building to Westview to adm building
Speaker for Green Services - Karen Gaughan will contact Hanscom for a
speaker
Flag Raising - Jerry Garrity will arrange for V F W to raise flag
Patriot's Day-- Bills approved for payment by T C.0
Heights Man $200
Hudson Royals 200
Citations 100
Guardsmen 200
Cavaliers 150
Buccaneers 200
Holy Name 200
Fitchburg H S 72
Mass Maritime 158
Carlson 50
Meeting 5/15/90 - Joe Steiukrans - Bob Jackson - guests
Historical Society - We will join with Historical Society in display in Library in
September
Meeting adjourned 9 30
Respectfully submitted
Frances P Mallett - Recording Sec
TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
5/29/80
Present - Chrm Fitzgerald, Vice Chrm. Flynn, Paul Jenkins, Jerry Hagerty,
Dawn Brenchick, Karen Gaughan, Jean Coates, Fran Mallett
Guests.- Officer Steve Celeta, Lexington Police Dept , Marshall Memorial Day
Parade
Memorial Day Parade - Chrm, Fitzgerald congratulated Steve Celeta on the parade
and oh the Honor Guard Chrm. Fitzgerald will write a note to Chief -
re fine performance of Honor Guard's handling of Parade
Corresoo. dence T C.C. requested letters to Clergy, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, to
H S Band - addressed to Mr Gillespie, to Chamber of Commerce, to Neil
Cronin for Patriots Day Floats
Patriots Day T C C recognizes necessity of getting more youth groups into after-
noon parade Jerry Hagerty to make up a form letter to send.
Bills Outstanding T C C voted to give H S Band $100 00
Others still open Rec-ettes, St Williams, Royal Columbians, Norwich,
Lex M.M. , Golden Buccaneers
Should clear $200 00
Final Officio.l Meeting - June 24th
Meeting adjourned at 9 30
Respectfully submitted
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Frances P Mallett
Recording Secretary
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TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
6/26/80
?resent:- Chairman Fitzgerald, Paul Jenkins, Jean Coates, Jerry Hagerty,
^arm Brenchick, Fran Mallett
Business - Re - Parades expenses
T.C.0 donated $50 00 to Honor Guard for new Flag
T.C.0 suggested we replace 3 damaged banners
=.11 bills have been cleared
Committee will continue as is until new apts are made Next
meeting in September
Meeting -a& urned at 9 30
Respectfully submitted
Frances P Hallett
Recording Secretary