===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG 300TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 7/27/26 MEMBERS PRESENT: Michelle Belleza, Laura Brzozoski, Jeanne Dupre, Lois Filiau, Dawn Johnson, Debbie Lincoln, Maura Lizek, Bill Tyler MEMBERS ABSENT: Paulette Beardmore, Cathy Clark, Chris Sullivan, Renee Emkey, Liaison GUEST: Nancy Beach Meeting called to order at 7:02 Committee Comment: Debbie had Calendar Update - Eleven of Twelve Candidates Confirmed, working on Kathy Herrick. They are Kathy Comeau, Marilyn MacMillan, Paulette Beardmore, Dave Rodgers, Steve Schaff, Tim Murphy, Dave Berthiaume, Tim Hillman, Elena Christopher, Pete Lincoln, and Karen Kemp. There will be a professional photographer. Debbie had Parade update - Steve Archambault has the parade date and will pas it along to local band directors at the next band directors meeting. It was also suggested we have a band competition to draw more interest. Dawn indicated Bill Bernard (DPW) wants a digital copy of the logo Bill Tyler confirmed we have $20,000 in Town coffers Lois has a donation for $100 from Rich Letarte made out to the Town - will deposit. Public Comment Nancy Beach suggested creating 300 lawn size candles of wood to be sold for $75. Smaller ones for the birthday cake. Perhaps Monty Tech could help with cutting them, and DG Graphics with logos. Small candles could be given for birthdays, gifts, etc. and NHS could deliver Minutes were approved. Dawn motion, Maura second. NYE Fireworks - Bill going to School Committee meeting on 7/29 to discuss 8 minute show on football field It was suggested to have a laser show rather than fireworks for Birthday weekend. Bill got word the birthday cake is not in good shape. He and Chris Sullivan will check it out in Lowell. Jeanne will see if her facility people will go. Need to find a place to work on it. DPW? Barns? Bill brought pictures of mockup coins from Blackinton and Co. in Attleboro. Is lucite available? Banners suggested by Cathy Clark - check Minuteman Press, DG Grahpics - place in Center, Whalom, Chase Rd, etc. Also bunting for Town Hall. Friends Group - 501C3 Several names were suggested to begin to assemble a 501C3 Friends group, and we will see who we can gather for the next meeting. Topics for further discussion at the next meeting: Birthday cake and coins. The meeting was adjourned at 8:16. ===PAGE 2===