HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-05-16-TCC-min.pdf TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
May 16, 1985
Present: Chrm. Fitzgerald, Vice Chrm. Flynn, Marion Snow, Pat Flynn,
Bob Jackson, Paul Jenkins, Jean Coates, Karen Gaughan
Guests: Joel Alper, Brandt Sakakeeny
Business: Memorial Day
Paul Cunha will be Chief Marshall, Neil Cronin and
Nish Semonian his aides .
Members of the V.F.W. will raise the flag.
Bob reported that the speaker will be Capt. Clinton
Lane , Pease Air Force Base .
Minutemen will fire one volley at Westview, Monroe , Cary
and the Old Burying Ground; three at the Battle Green.
Lexington Fire Department Honor Guard will be present
Joel Alper will give the Gettysburg Address. Brandt
Sakakeeny will read General Logan's Orders .
Robert Jackson will give the Welcome on the Battle Green.
Ray reported that the High School Band, speaker' s stand,
speakers and roping are all arranged.
Rev. Mepplelink will be with us at the Old Burying Ground
and the Green. Minutemen will provide Clergy for
Westview, Cary and Monroe .
Paul has contacted Troop 119 for Boy Scouts.
Karen contacting Cubs, Girl Scouts and Campfire .
Marion coordinating with Board of Selectmen.
Pat arranging for Youth Award winners to march with
Guests .
Karen will prepare roster for 5/23 meeting.
Parade route will remain the same as 1984, including
going left of the Statue .
Guests on 5/23 will be Paul Cunha, Neil Cronin, and
Charles Price for final planning for Memorial Day.
Patriots ' Dav
Only 2 bills for parade units are outstanding.
Donations approved for Lexington Fire Department Honor
Guard and Pvt. Charles J. Shutt Detachment in
Watertown.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Karen M. Gaughan
Acting Recording Secretary