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LUNENBURG 300th ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE MINUTES - AUGUST 25, 2025
Members present: Michelle Belleza, Paulette Beardmore, Jeanne Dupre, Dawn Johnson, Debbie Lincoln, Chris Sullivan, Caesar Nuzzolo
Members Absent: Laura Brzozoski, Cathy Clark, Lois Filiau, Tony Sculimbrene
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 by acting Chairman Bill Tyler.
Minutes were motioned for approval by Chris, seconded by Bill, and unanimously approved.
Reorganization of officers was as follows:  Chair - Bill Tyler, Vice Chair - Jeanne Dupre, Treasurer - Dawn Johnson, Clerk - Debbie Lincoln
Email lunenburg1728 was already taken, so Chris set up our account as lunenburgma1728@gmail.com.
	 Chris will draft a Facebook page for the next meeting.
Marshall Park will not be a likely venue for 2028; Northfield Road may be a better option.
For First Knight, a laser show would be a good option. Pinnacle Laser Productions did Pepperell’s recent celebration.  
Bill will communicate our preferred dates for the bonfire to Jim Lattanzi at his Tree Farm: 6/16/28, 6/17/28,
	 6/23/28, 6/24/28.
Michelle suggested involving the LBA based on the success of their recent event.
Our set-in-stone dates:
	 Birthday celebration - Weekend of 7/29
	 Parade - 9/10
Suggestions for events/activities:
	 Descendants
	 Maps of original farms (Marilyn MacMillan a great source)
	 Dovetailing into all regular events with special 300th awards/plaques/ribbons/certi ficates,etc
	 Scavenger Hunt for signs (DG Graphics?)
Fundraising
	 Calendar - photography contest - cover for schoolchildren
	 	 	 then and now
	 Online store with water bottles, hoodies, etc
	 	 The question was raised if there is someone from Lunenburg who provides these kinds of
	 	 products? Alumni Association uses Jose Banks.
	 Snapraise
	 Karen Kemp has suggested the Cultural Council wants to get involved - will notify her of our next 
	 	 meeting
	 Logo Contest - Townwide and schools - 
	 	 Lunenburg website, Ledger, FB, PACC
	 	 “The 300th Anniversary Committee is seeking design submissions for a logo to be used for 
	 	 celebrations in 2028. 
	 	 See _______ for details.”
	 	 	 To be published as soon as media is in place.
Can we create a “Friends of”? 
Can we reconfigure the Committee outside of the jurisdiction of town authority? 
Where is our seed money residing? 
These questions will be followed up on by Caesar.
		
Presence
	 Where can we be a presence?
	 	 Car show
	 	 Haunted House at The Club 10/18 4:30 - 9:30
	 	 Town events such as Small Business Vendor Fair
Motion to adjourn by Debbie, seconded by Bill. Unanimous approval. Adjourned at 8:37
Next meeting: November 17, 2025 at 7:00 at the Library, Sudolnik Room.
	 PLEASE NOTE:  Conference Room has been booked.

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