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Present: Eileen Cusack, Elvire Stanislaus, Matthew Cook, Roli��iM666ri'lQ, UAW
McCabe, Kevin McNatt, Teresa Murphy, Susan Feely, Nancy Grff,[ticole `rfp 10
Not Present: Sacha Zlatkova, Lou Andrews
Guest: Wayne Baillie
1. Open meeting Called to order by the Chair at 6:38 PM
2. October 23 Minutes Approval
Motion: To approve minutes from the October 23rd meeting
Passes: 9-0 (Ms. McCabe, Mr. McNatt)
3. Discuss, consider and Vote on 250th Logo and Slogan Submission
(continued from 10/23 meeting)
There was a pro and con discussion of the altered artwork, which was emailed
beforehand to the Committee members to review. Chair MacDonald pointed out
that the request for submissions included a reference that entries become the
property of the town. It was agreed that all submissions used for the adapted
logo should be acknowledged.
The majority focused on two submissions with a lengthy discussion regarding
specific fonts, lettering, and color. "John Deere green" is the color used by the
town. Chair MacDonald will ask Mr. Andrews to provide a mockup with
committee recommendations. The committee agreed that one submission could
be used for merchandise. The formal contest vote tabled until the next meeting.
4. Discuss, Consider and Vote on Events Timeline
Mike Raymond of Veteran's Affairs is available to help on the Parade Advisory
Committee. There was some brainstorming for Incorporation Day. Cultural and
Art Advisory member Ms. Burch briefly shared proposed plans for music and
dance event showcasing the history.
Chair MacDonald shared that the ideas for events will be presented on Jan 10
after the Advisory Committees meet.
Ms. Griffin shared a message from Town Manager Dumas. He requests that for
the next meeting, there is a list of activities and the basic events to create a
roadmap. He plans to attend.
There was discussion of technical challenges obtaining the complete emaiis of
the Volunteers, which requires "hovering" over the name to expand.
There are no committee members on the Parade Advisory Committee. There
also is an open member spot on the 2501h Committee. Cindy Duarte was
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Meeting I'Minutes of November 9, 2023
recommended, for both. The parade was further discussed with general
agreement the date is May 17, 2025. ,
5. Establish Future Meeting Dates
Nov. 30 at 6:30 PM TH room 2 a/b
No Dec meetings
Jan 10 at 6:30 PM TH room 2 a/b
Jan 31 at 6:30 PM TH room 2 a/b
6. Other items not known 48 hours in Advance
Mr. McNatt shared there is a discussion on Wrentham's'350th Celebration, which
was in Sept, this Sunday Nov.12, 1:15 pm at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80
West Central St..
7. Adjourn
Motion: To adjourn the meeting at 8:17 PM
Passes: 9-0 (Ms. Burch, Ms. Stanislaus)
Susan Feely, Committee Clerk
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Minuses Taken by Susan I eely, Clerk
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