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Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex250)
Members: 11 Members
Appointed by: Select Board
Length of Term: Following the completion of all planned activities in 2026.
Meeting Times: As determined by the Commission.
Provide for a minimum of three community meetings (one daytime/one
evening/one weekend day) to solicit public comment within the first 18
months of the Commission's formation.
Description: To evaluate, make recommendations and coordinate the Town-wide
activities to be held to commemorate the 250'Anniversary of the Battle of
Lexington (which will take place in April 2025) and other historical events
related to the founding of our Country. And to further the coordination of
the Town's events with local, state,regional and federal events.
Deliverables: As part of its study and investigation, the committee shall
develop a comprehensive plan for celebrating and promoting the 250th
anniversary of the Battle of Lexington to include:
1. Identify funding needs
2. Identify potential sources of funding including but not limited to:
a. Commemorative Memorabilia
b. Public/Private Partnerships
c. Gifts and Grants (private, State and/or Federal)
3. Identify opportunities for individuals or organizations to
participate in celebrations with a commitment to diversity,
inclusiveness, and opportunity at all levels and activities
4. Investigate opportunities for a possible permanent memorial
5. Transportation-related issues
6. Marketing and communication
7. Determine what sub-committees or additional staffing
requirements (event planning) may be necessary and seek proper
approval from the Select Board
8. Updates will be presented to the Select Board at least Quarterly.
Criteria for Membership:
Appointments will be made by the Select Board. The Select Board will also designate a Chair.
One Member from each of the following Boards or Committees will serve on this committee:
• Select Board
• Tourism Committee
• Town Celebrations Committee
Along with representatives from each of the following groups:
• Civic/Community Group Representative
• 2 Community Members with a background or interest in history, event planning and
or logistics
• Local Museum or Historical Organization Representative
• Lexington Public School Representative
• Local Business Representative
• Music & Arts Community Representative
• Reenactment Community Representative
Staff support as appropriate from the following departments: Department of Public Works,
Economic Development Office, Cary Memorial Library, Fire Department, Police Department,
Town Manager's Office, Department of Public Facilities
Ex Officio/Liaisons (non-voting):
• Appropriation Committee
• Capital Expenditures Committee
Prior to serving as a member of this Committee, appointees are required to:
1. Acknowledge receipt of the Summary of the Conflict of Interest Statute. Further, to
continue to serve on the Committee the member must acknowledge annually receipt of
the Summary of the Conflict of Interest Statute. Said summary will be provided by and
acknowledged to the Town Clerk.
2. Provide evidence to the Town Clerk that the appointee has completed the on-line training
requirement required by the Conflict of Interest Statute. Further, to continue to serve on
the Committee, the member must acknowledge every two years completion of the on-line
training requirement.
Ref: Adopted by the Board of Selectmen on January 13, 2020
Amended by Select Board on January 25, 2021