HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-12-02-TCC-min.pdf PLEASE NOTE Selectmen's Meeting, Monday, December 6
TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
December 2, 1976
PRESENT. Chmn. Barnes, Mrs Litchfield, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Brenchick, Mr. Turner,
Mr. Flynn
Messrs Grossimon & Schulman of the Lexington Minute Men; Paul Jenkins
MINUTES• of the meeting of October 21, 1976 were approved.
CORRESPONDENCE Chmn. Barnes read a letter from Dr Kassier of the Selectmen which
announced the appointment of the new Town Manager, Mr. Hutchinson, effective Jan.l.
He also read a letter from the Minute Men, dated November 28, 1976, a copy of which
is attached. He reported that the budget request submitted for 1978 is $7500.00.
VETERANS DAY; It was moved, seconded and voted unanimously that a check for $50 00
should be sent to the Lexington High School Band in recognition of their assistance
with the events of the day.
FLAGPOLE DEDICATION - FLAG RAISING. Mrssrs Grossimon and Schulman visited the
TCC in order to help plan for whatever ceremonies might be arranged by the TCC in
response to the letter from the Selectmen. Four TCC members had been able to
discuss the matter at the scheduled meeting of November 18, however, since no
quorum was present and the date of the arrival of the flagpole was unknown at that
time, no specific decisions had been reached.
The TCC agreed that, in principle, the occasion warranted special recognition
and felt that both the season of the year and the uncertainty of an arrival date
would make a formal dedication ceremony more appropriate in April, in conjunction
with the celebration of Patriots Day. However, in light of the expressed request
that the Committee plan such an observance to be held before the end of 1976, a
tentative program was agreed upon. Those TCC members able to be present at the
upcoming Selectmen's meeting of Monday, December 6, will ask for further direction
and information at that time.
The tentative program agreed upon, if the December dedication is deemed most
desirable, is as follows
Welcome and Introduction of Distinguished Guests (Chmn. Barnes)
Reading of a Proclamation (Resolution) - Member of Bicentennial Corp.
Dedication of the Flagpole (Chairman- Board of Selectmen)
Raising of the Flag - Lexington Minute Men
To the Colors - Bugler - Lexington High School
Pledge of Allegiance (Paul Jenkins - Eagle Scout)
The. National Anthem ( the LHS Band, if available, or, perhaps,
sung by Mr. Henry Tuck)
Benediction
Mrs. Litchfield will contact Mr. Gillespie of the High School and Mr. Tuck.
She will also alert Mr. Michelson of the Bicentennial Corporation, and all other
potential participants and guests. The TCC will, of course, be in communication
with the Minute Men regarding scheduling and, our specific request that their
part of the ceremonies not include the Pledge of Allegiance.
It was agreed that the alternate dates, if a December dedication is possible,
would be Sunday, December 12 and/or Sunday, December 19, at 2 00 pm.
PATRIOTS DAY: Among items discussed were the date for 1977 (we will, celebrate
on the LEGAL HOLIDAY) , candidates for the post of Chief Marshal, and Mrs. Litch-
field's report that the Visitors Information Center was getting inquiries as to
parade participation. All questions should be referred to Chmn. Barnes, if possible.
THE TCC WILL MEET ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, AT THE VISITORS CENTER.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth M. Mitchell, Recording Secretary
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APRILI9' November 28 , 1976
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Mr. Raymond B. Barnes
Chairman
Town Celebrations Committee
Town Office Building
Lexington, MA 02173
Dear Ray:
As you know, the Lexington Minute Men were voted
permission at the October 25th meeting of the Selectmen to
raise the first flag at the dedication ceremonies for the
new flagpole.
Accordingly, Captain Commanding Norman F. Daigle
has appointed the following detail:
Centennial Legion Delegate
.James C. Nicoll Will be in charge
of the detail
Chaplin
Rev. Harold T. Handley Will carry and present
the flag
Fifer
Cecil K. Harris Will attach the flag
to the line
Corporal
Mark Casey Will hoist the flag
The Lexington Minute Men Company, as a whole, will
atand .ready to participate in these ceremonies at the
od,1:tec•ton ofyour ;:Cbmmittee. Please feel free to contact me
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