HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-12-LHRC-minLexington Human Rights Committee
Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2010
Present: Albert Zabin, Gerald McLeod, Joseph O'Leary, Melissa Buttaro, Bob Kent,
Linda Vine, Fuang -Ping Huang, Emily Lavine, Deborah Jackson, Puran Dang, and
Manny Ferro.
Guest: Connie Rawson, Kathy Quinlan, Cary Library
Meeting was called to order by Chair Al Zabin
Minutes of the February meeting were accepted as presented.
Lexington Reads Update was given by Connie Rawson and Kathy Quinlan. The program
Home Town —Our Town was presented and materials distributed Carry Library presents
"Home Town — Our Town" in March, a series of events including display of Home Town
Heroes postcards submitted by residents and "What's that Building" contest.
Program Planning - Linda has secured Cary Hall for Thursday, Nov 4 and Sunday, Nov
21 for the event, and will revise event tasks list for the next meeting.
Deb suggested a possible part four or stand alone event in the future for Civil Right -
Housing issues in Lexington.
Emily Lavine - Human Services Department Update - Bulling and Cyber bulling on
May 13, and host a teen Karaoke night on May 27 at Carry Hall.
Captain O'Leary - Police department - no reports of hate crime since last meeting and
has not heard from Westborough Baptist Church regarding Patriot's Day visit.
Linda mentioned that The Tea Party has requested to participate in Patriot's Day and we
should have further update at the April meeting.
Melissa Buttaro announced the Day of Silence at LHS is scheduled on Wednesday, April,
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Next meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 9th, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. in Room 207.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 am.