HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-01-24-TCC-min.pdf TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
January 24, 1974
PRESENT Chmn. Barnet Mrs Litchfield Mr. Brenchick, Mr Fitzgerald,
Air. Lord, and Mrs. Mitchell
CORRECTXON The minutes of. January 17, 1974, should read that the Minute
Men were asked to supply Paul Revere in 1975,, not 19740
CORRESPOJDENCE
Letters have been recieved from the following in response to the
invitation to participate in the Patriots Day,1974 afternoon parade
1st US Naval District, Boston --- because o#' the phase out of
operations here, no marchers will be available„
1st USCG District, Boston a 4 man color guard may be available
18th US Army Command, Ft. Devens -- requested the submission of
theeusualrrequest form; final response will
coMethuen HS Cadet Corps and Rangerettes will participate
Mrs. Litchfield also reported that she had been contacted by Dot
Hall, manager of the 60 piece band sponsored by American Legion Post
#156 of Waltham. This widely traveled group would request a donation
of 0350 to come The committee agreed that Mrs Litchfield will ask
that the date be held for us with the understanding that our parade
roster, is now being organized add we are unable to give a more definite
response at this time
PATRIOTS DAY
The committee reviewed suggestions made last week for parade theme.
Mrs. Litchfield noted that the first Massachusetts official Patriots Day
holiday was observed in 1894; the theme, of that celebration was Liberty
and Union. After some discussion, it was MOVED by Mr. Fitzgerald and
seconded by M.rs.Mitchell that the 1974. theme be Liberty, Unity, Responsibility.
VOTED unanimously
Capt. James J. Leahy, USER, has accepted the invitation to be Chief
Marshal. The committee agreed to recommend to him that Joseph Rooney,
James Broderick, Neil Cronin and Edward Turner be asked to serve as
staff; one of these gentlemen should be Chief of Staff.. William Dailey
was suggested for consideration as Marshal for the military division;
the Minute Men and the fire department traditionally provide marshals
for two parade divisions from their own membership.
Captain Leahy will meet with the TCC on January 31. Mr. Brenchick
suggested that parade timing and float regulations be discussed at that
time. He will review float regulations used last year in preparation
for discussion.
The committee agreed to contact Town Manager O'Connell to request
a meeting with him, Chief Corr, Chief Spellman, and others whom he
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feels should be present at a joint discussion of plans for 1974.This meeting
should be held on February 7.
The committee aveed to schedule a genera) meeting for parade parti—
cipants for February l40 This meeting will include flaat participants and
Mr. Bogle will be invited to attend. Mr. Brenchick will coordinate publicity
with Mrs. McGonagle, and Mrs. Litchfield will also assist in inviting
organizations to be represented at this time.
Parade organization at the High School was discussed. All agreed
that this was the best possible area for assembling. Mr. Lord will
contact the head custodian to make necessary arrangement,; he will also
contact class advisors to ascertain if studente wish to operate one or
more concession stands for use by parade participants.
BICENTENNIAL
Chmn, Barnes has written to Chmn. Howard of the LBC asking that the
TCC be given express approval to seek participation by representatives
of the original colonies He also noted that there had been a response
from the Office of the President w it will be early 1975 before any
definite plans can be considered.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Mitchell Recording Secretary