HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-04-29-TCC-min.pdf TOWN CELEMATIONS COMMITTEE
April 292 1076
Ckan. Barnes, Mrs. Litchfield, Mrs. Mitchell* Hr. Brenchick„ Me. Flynn, Mr.
Turner
For the joint meeting vIth the LB : Chun. Cole, Vice.chma. Politi, Mr.
Hid/elm:15 MeV* Handley. HMI, Butts, Mrs. Moet'
Guests; Paul Jenkins, Joel Schulman(brialy)
JOINT TCC.LBC MEETING; Th urrose of this meeting vas set as a planning session for
t IC76 Fourth of July festivities; however, since mere of the LBC members had comments
to make regarding 2atriot's Day jet pest, tai first p,.ut of the meeting vas devoted
to a review of various aspects of Batriot's Day.
FOURTH
O ' JULY; Chms. Barnes Lod in a revieu of the 7.GC.L3C thinking uhish had flood
to a meeting with the Board of Selectman at Which the possibility of additional Eualing
vas explored. Mr. Michelson noted that any celebration should not be planaod vith the
expectation 02 being able to dedicate a nw flagpole. All sed that the activities of
the day should be planned for LoniDgton reEithanttl ced that thow3h tocrista snd othors
touid bo velone to join us, there vas no intaat to make this other than a ''family''
celebration. The celebration is to be oalf.contained; there Is agreement that the
usual activities planned and carried out tso unll by the Lczirzton Lions Club are an
er.pected and integral pert of any Forcth o2 July vsekend. The 'ICC and LEC have no
intention a ping either time or apace to the detriment of the normal annual
activities.
Tae committees agreed that our celebration should Le on July 4 19760 Sunday. Mr.
Handley noted this plan for a national ringing of Lens not Got for 2pm on Sunday, the
4th. It uas aced that this observance should inauvrate LeEingtca's celebration and
a Z1M3 span of 13 minutes (one minute as representative of each of the X3 original
colonies) would be appropriate.
The committees also felt that most of the activities should coutoellsed in
a single location and that the Center 2/ayground2 Hayden area, tani comrt area, etc.
woad be designated. Ewsver* both Mr. Turner and Mrs. Mitchel/ felt that it would
be MOSE: CpprOXIata to have coma cer=onies2 however, brief, held at the BattleGree2
since me4y pecLJae rsgart7 this area as "the" public area of Tovn. After dirx,ussion,
Mr. Turner movcd, seconded by Mrs. Mitvhell, that the MinuteMen be invited to be
present at the Green imartsdictaly tenoning the Bell Ringing to give a brief presentation,
to be folio-Led by a procession to the Center Playground. Votod unIstnimouslv.
The format of activities to be held at the Playground vas discussed. It vos thee
moved by Mrs. Butts and essoaded by M . 1Zussdorfer that an invitation be issued to
the Linton DiCantennial Band through band director Donald Gillespie to prceent a
concert at the Center :?lcyground at 3 pm on Sunday* July 4. Voted 4nanimous141
There vas discussion of the organisation of a Moro formai parade; agreement
use mashed that this as not necessarily ezpected or desirable. Thera vas also
discussion of the need Cor the &carat-Ion of the Town buildings with bunting. The
committees finally agreed that the Flag of the United. States vas that symbol of the
day vhich, vould be most appropriate; there is no need to supplement the flags vhch
are plceed throughout the Conte:7 and around the BattleSreen by the To . 12 individual
homes and businesses are to be decorated, it vas suggested that pub/ :city to be carried
in the Lexington Miouteeman might suggest that the Flag tins the most appropriate symbol
of the day.
The program at the Blaygrouad ms discussed further. General agreement vas that
the concert should b concluded by a brief formal program; that the audience wuld be
asked to join In recitation of the Fledge of Alloziance and in singing of the Star
Spangled Banner under specific direction cad leadership. Follouing this program, all
could remain for self-brought picnics, with the clear rule stated that no cooking would
be alloved.
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It was ileo no:.ed that holding tbeso festivities ail a Sunday would have: coverai
specific adventaaes from the point of view of p1 g this a dignified affairs The
consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property Is not to be allowed Without a
specific =peat granted by the Selectmen: this permission =ai^.i not be requested anti,
since pachage stores are closed on Sum, supplier would be loss easily obtcinsblo
to those who might feel inclined to rowdyism* Food vendors are not needed o:, desired:
the Lions Club carnival has ai y s had ample provision for feeding those the do not
i ch to bring their oun picnic.
Ars me nc ick agreed to undertake the assembly of a 'really sharp'vout sta&A :g
color guard to raise the flag at the Center Playgrounds
LEG Chairman Cole r :ed that it ass his understanding that the Macrae eats
eg c atute had specifically granted (,as'i:"'"ain waivers of the lava repay ding outdoor
burning so as to allow communities to ral1d public bonfires in celebration of the
Fourth; St vas agreed that fireworks were cbsolutely undesirable from many pouts of
vi ea but the q eotion of a bonfire is to be covered later after there ?res been ample
time for ccna .de ation of the problems of public safety invoZveds
At tin close of the joint meeting, it tan agreed that TCC Chairman Barnes and LBC
Chairman Cole r nld maize an appointment to dis<wums the general format with the Tarn ; . ern
et this tine, he would be able to comment on the problems involved from the points of
view of traffic control* o^lic:irng naccecary, etc. ft/loving this diccuseion and at
Lena& one additional joint meeting, it was agreed Haat there should be a request to moot
with h the Selectman r•rdirg the plans. There is, hotaver,b no specific
ah for such a r" sting before some facts =carding ng potential expanses ate in land.
OWN CELEBRATIONS CQF•7IIl►1 E =TIM
P3:nutec: of the meeting of A..ri1 13 ues:e aaproved as submitted.
of the met:titles of April 22 acre approved tt o the following additions
and correction a:
Correction: the spelling is Rhoads (p./)
Additions; Re the Fitchburg Band: theTCC Chairman had beery properly
notified of their potential ab cnao by telephones
Ito the Belmont nand: the minutes should note that the
Chief Marshal chouid he cognisant of placement of this unite
Re undesirable performences: Uor ich University did
perform the > nnl of Arms G th ��d b�onnets a
A review of the parade orders found
that this prohibition, which has been carried routinely for many years, somehow got
!cat In tranacriptica H e most undesirable situation,
Thank lou Letters: In addition to those many which were designated at the Pavia
22 meetings Mres Litchfield w s ash to write to Edward Silva of the Lexington Fire
Department, to the Lai gton Fire De,art rent in ge 3rala, to is: entire Director Virginia
Collard of the American National Red Cross, Lexington Chapter* to meter Ambulance
Service and to the Corcoran Ambulance Service . all for their help in last minute or-
ganization of rolief stations equipped to deal with both marchers and epactators who
might need first aid aceietence, ea ectally in light of the unusually hot days
Mrs. Litchfield should also write to the Silver Creek high School Band of San
Sole, Californias
Correia-adeac : Received: a letter from the Captain of the Usymouth Militia Ain
sent :o Chi. KKceler of he Selectmen regarding their placement in the parade, parade
unit gaps, etc* Chan. Darner will draft a reply to this letter which will t e heard by
the ICC next week and titan issued, with proper copies to all the might be interested.
a letter of thanks from St. Agnes ScAi : Lana. Cc=edes
should be Gent to the Selectmen, Chief Corr and the Fire Department.
a copy of a letter to the Lexington MinuteI> n from the
hear f,a M Litia Company* Atier ascertain ng the actual situation from WC members
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present in various areas, in addition to a revietr of material brought by lire sobulman
of the Lesington Minuteszen2 Cbmn, Barnes till draft a ropiy for nent usek's TCC attention,
A letter from Dr. Daniei Pa11ant2 recideat of Loaington: recording the firing of
muetatt by a marchir unit in the parade. TCC maws Imre uneuare that this firing had
occurred and gave ccrefui co dation to all possible etapa that would prevent snch
an indicent again. Chm:4 Barnes gill daft a letter covering both the TCC apology to
Dr. 2a11ant2 and an outline of those steps atich should prevent movlav/Instance of this
hiad; both /otters Kced to be sent to the Ltaington Minutemen. In additial2 heneacrth2
all parade orders must insluc:e this specific x.o1ibition2 °von though ti-,0 ditAharge of
Elm3rms ulthout permission is expressly forbidden In the 1:01=0
A Latter of co=pliments from Toun Manager O'Connell on behalf of the Selectmen.
DILLS: The 1C voted to approve the folloving payments:
To ihi1ip Tomaeo for decorations: $300.00; to Joseph Trani for reception
supplies $99.98; to 1:3a/t1em 2ost 156 American Legion $400.00 ; to St. John's Zvangolle1)1 es
$150.00; to Morte.oh University 423000; to St. JoLoph's Csoandiers of Medford 000000;
to St. Morose's Drill Team of :Everett e300.00; to St. Theresa's of Jost Roby $400.00
to St. Agnes of Arlington ,;3500002 to 2'4 Williame of Dorchester $35000 (these eight
unit payments represent reimbursement for expenses and transportation).
To DIcarch Caterers for the eg.;lunar. 6ft'%n4-tlax „p4isemen at the cost of
$5.50 prim-Leh- 439.73; to Ruth Mitchell Cow guest luncheon plasecards $G.06; to
Peterson Chair Company for rovicuing steed chairs . $33.50; to C& 1,1 Transport for
2 shuttle busses $60,00. The total Cheraton.L=Uston luncheon bill vac re.voted at
the 341M of $354,242 since the Trr is not o - pt from manic tan..
UrIMORIAL DAY: rurther piens cill he made at the Hey 6 meeting:, i‘zanuhiles Chmn.
Barnes rill cmtact Lt., Col. Rhoads regardilzg epee= for the BattleCrean ceremonies.
All TCC members will undoregte their usual activities regarding this event end report
on progress at the Iteting of Mqy 5.
Respectfully submitted:
Ruth Mitchell
Recording Secretary