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MINUTES OF MEETING
September 9, 2026, via Zoom Teleconference
Full Committee Members Present (9) (quorum -7)
David Grabel and Sudha Balasuryan, Co -Chairs; Cerise Jalelian, Linda Dixon, Bonnie Karshbaum,
Lorain Marquis, Sue Stering, Ashley Rooney & Sandy Podgorski
Full Committee Members Absent: (3) Mary Hutton, Sondra Lucente & Pam Winters
Subcommittee Members Present: (7) Barry Cunha, Jamie Lee, Sub Datta, Hong Xie. Elizabeth Hsu,
Brianna Karshbaum, Raja Daggumalli, Sharon Spaulding
Subcommittee Members Absent: (7) Brianna Karshbaum, Sam Ang, Simon Rubenstein, Sara Sheikh, Guy
Jarvis & Bill Kiem
Guests: Michael Tymm as guest.
MEETING OPENED
Co -Chair Sudha Balasuryan officially opened the meeting at 7:04 PM and recited the Zoom introduction
and instructions. The meeting began with the approval the minutes of June 10, 2026.
The committee approved the June 10th meeting minutes and reviewed progress for
upcoming town events, including Veterans Day, Patriots Day, and Dance Around the
World. The Annual Town Report draft was finalized for submission by the following
Monday.
Event Planning
Veterans Day: A specific working group is meeting every Wednesday. A
speaker and guests are confirmed for November 11th
Patriots Day: The official date is set for Monday, April 19, 2027. Planning
includes the Paul Revere ride, bleacher management, a morning reenactment,
and a potential morning parade.
Dance Around the World: Scheduled for Saturday, March 13th, from 6:00 PM to
9:00 PM at Cary Hall. The team is targeting 14-15 performers.
Member Introductions: To help members get to know one another, future
meetings will dedicate up to 10 minutes for optional 2 -minute personal
introductions.
Food Vendor Risk: There is a proposal to switch the Veterans Day food vendor
to Apple Spice. However, concerns were raised regarding the reliability and
proximity of the current vendor,. Neillio's who has served the town for 15 years
and can provide emergency deliveries. The working group will evaluate both
options. Other vendors may be considered.
Pending Confirmation
Veterans Day Donations: Sharon is awaiting confirmation from the Bedford
Veterans Hospital regarding the acceptance of donations.
Dance Performances: Sudha is following up on invitations for Greek and Israeli
dance groups.
Patriots Day Content: Dave needs to review a blurb; sent by Sandy to start the
2027.
Action Items
Sudha: Send a formal invitation to the Native American dancers.
Dave: Finalize captions and minor tweaks for the Annual Town Report before
Monday submission.
Sharon: Notify the committee once the Bedford Veterans Hospital confirms
donation details.
Sue: Re -contact the Greek and Israeli dance groups.
Motion to Adjourn 7:35PM.
Next full TCC Meeting
September 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM via Zoom.
Submitted by Lorain
TCC Full Committee Member