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TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
February 130 1975
Next meeting - February 20 1975 at 7 30 pm at the Visitors Center
PRESENT Chum Barnes, Ma Gaughan Mrs. Litchfield, Mrs. Mitchell,
Mr Brenchick, Mr. Flynn
Chief Marshal Broderick, Mr. George Cooper (representing The
Boy 4 •gats)
MINUTES of February 6, 1975 were approved
CUUU.ES2ONDBNCE Mrs. Litchfield reported that she had been contacted
by Gen Wilkinson of Alleppo Temple and had received ., 'letter from the
Connecticut Yanks Bristol Drum Corps of Bristol, Conn. regarding parade
participation Both inquiries will be handled by the Chief Marshal.
A letter from the Lexington Girl. Scouts regarding an aiternaee site
for their Drum Ceremony in case of inclement weather following the re-
dedication ceremony will he referred to the LBC and the Rededication
buf,committee of the LUC
Chmn, Barnes read a letter from the Carlisle Colonial Minute Men
stating that they plan to arrive in Lexington by bus and. £equosting the
best routes and parking directions This letter -was also referred to
Chief Marshal Broderick, who commented that he still had no definite
information from the Lexin, ton Minute Men as to units which should be
expected.
Mr Brenchick read a letter from the Pearl Harbour Survivors As-
sociation regarding their plans to participate in the afternoon parade.
They requested that a single automobile might be allowed to accompany'
their float and marchers in order that a very aged individual and his
wife, might participate in the parade. In the discussion which followed
the TCC noted that it had been the past custom to allow veterans groups
to provide transportation for members unable to march, therefore the
committee agreed that there would be no objection. to this request,. It
was , hotever, agreed that this float would not be eligible to enter the
float-competition, as this is hot primarily a Lexington organization.
FLOATS
Mr Brenchick said that /he now has 15 float entries including that
from the Pearl HSN and anticipates 4 er 5 more. All potential entries
have been sent letters regarding the float clinic, In response to a
question from 'Chmr., Barnes, M; Brenchick said that h.e had no entry from
the Pioneer Girls at Grace Chapel 4m
PARADE PARTICIPANTS oft
Mr. Brenchick reported that the group of unicycle riders *ould be o
supervised by Mrs. Gloria Colbert of Tewksbury Street; her son seems tom
be a most competent rider and, as costume designer and coordinator for 4
the annual Hayden Ice Show, Mrs Colbert is most qualified to help vhe t‘
young .people
Chief Marshal Broderick reported that he had had a letter from
former :selectman Phil Clark who said that he has a colonial drum which
was used iii both the 1875 and 1925 parades he would be willing to donate
this drum to the Lexisurton Historical Society on the condli.t nn that it
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he used again in 1975. It was agreed that Mr. Maxner, who has portrayed
the grandfather in the Spirit of '76, would be contacted Mr. Brenchick
noted that Mr. Maxner had asked if the TCC would feel it aepropriate to
have the characters of the Spirit be portrayed in the morning parade by
3 young people. There was enthusiastic approval of this idea given by
the committee. Mrs. Mitchell has cclhtacted Mr. Gabriel regarding wigs;
he was unable to assist and., in fact, refers his hair styling customers to
nearby department stores for wig services. Mr. Brenchick said that only
the bald hated wig for the grandfather was the real problem the fifer
and drummer for the afternoon parade will 'need neither wigs nor beard
MARCHING UNITS Chief Marshal Broderick reported 'letters of inquiry from
distant colonial units; he has extended their application deadline to
March 1.
The committee voted to invite the following units
Ord Connecticut Regiment of Militia (no fee)
Glovers MBL Militia of Marblehead (no fee)
1st New York Regiment of Continental Line (no fee)
Stuart Highlanders of Bedford ($250)
The committee voted not to invite the following since fees were too high
Pembroke Imperials
Provincetown Fire Department Ha4d Pumpers,
St Francis Xavier of Weymouth.
In addition, it was agreed that the Chief Marshal should check to see
whether St. Theresa°s Junior andSenior Drill Teams of Malden, long time
parade participants, had been contacted to appear at the fee of $225
(the 1974 fee) .
POST PARADE RECEPTION Mr Gaughan asked that Mrs Litchfield write to
the Minute Man School saying that the TCC no longer wished to reserve the
facilities for April 19. He noted, however, that in his inquiries regarding
caterers which might wish to provide food for the reception, he had made
inquiries regarding possible preparation by culinary arts students. He will
investigate further -
REVIEWING STAND Mr. Flynn reported that Mr. Tarlin will order the flat-
bed trailers, and eublic address system, on TCC behalf from Hanscom Field.
Mr. Tarlin has informed Mr. Flynn that press stand arrangements will be
handled by Mrs. Scigliano; Chmn. Barnes noted that the TCC would want to
know the location(s) planned Mr. Flynn has reserved the 8 foot speaker's
stand from the DPW for TCC use; Chmn. Barnes asked that the larger one be
reserved also, with the understanding that both stands would probably have
to be moved to the various ceremonial sites during the day.
According to Mr Flynn, chairs will rent at 350 apiece from. Peterson
Chair Company; all arrangements for rental, set up, and delivery will be made
in writing.
POST PARADE REFRESHMENTS FOR MARCHERS On behalf of Mr. Turner, Chmn. Barnes
reported that the Mass Caterers would be prepared to provide 2,220 cups
and cups of coffee at a price of $400; they would provide 2.,220 doughnuts
at $210. These prices assume that the town will provide both tables and
people to conduct the actual distribution of refreshments.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Mitchell, Recording Secretary