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Town of Middlebury
Bicentennial Celebration
1807 - 2007
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June 2nd Committee Meeting Notes
1. Meeting called to
order by Co-Chair Ron Vitarelli @ 7:04 p.m.
2. Those present were Ralph Barra, Hal Lynch, Terry McAuliffe, Mike McCormack,
Ray Pietrorazio, Robert Rafford, Ron Vitarelli, Betty Proulx and Giselle
Boyadjian.
3. The minutes of the May 5th meeting were reviewed. Motion to accept by Ray
Pietrorazio, seconded by Terry McAuliffe, unanimously voted.
4. Ron Vitarelli reported that he has made efforts to meet with Dr. Sippy of
Reg. 15 School Dist., but no reply yet. It s felt that due to budget
referendum, Dr. Sippy may not have had time to reply. Ron to follow.
5. Mike McCormack Sr. reported on settting up of separate expense account, using
Town tax exemption No., I.D., etc. Town requested not to open until after June
30, (new fiscal year) Motion by Mike McCormack Sr. to open account as
above, seconded by Hal Lynch, unanimously voted.
6. Terry McAuliffe reported on e-mail procedure for now. He is receiving at his
personal address and sending out to appropriate people.
7. Ralph Barra reported on grant inquiries. Ed St.John must make formal request
for funds. Ray Pietrorazio to provide internet copies of other town’s
bicentennial budgets and money requests they have made.
8. Bob Rafford reported on Middlebury artifacts, pictures, etc. that are
beginning to mount. The Historical Society is planning a book to be completed in
the not-to-distant future. He suggests the State Library has much information,
mostly on film. He would like assistance in dissecting such in Hartford.
9. Chair Ron Vitarelli asked about the Breakneck burial ground. Ray Pietrorazio
stated it was Ray Sullivan’s request for the committee to consider this as a
bicentennial activity. It was agreed by all that certainly this is most
appropriate and should be included in the planning.
10. Ray Pietrorazio to contact William Pape (Wat. Republican/American) with
regard to newspaper indexes.
11. Betty Proulx reported on Middlebury Day (Nite) @ Quassapaug Amusement Park.
Booths are set up by various groups, posters, etc. A good place with large
turnout to get your info out. (June 23)
12. Chair Ron Vitarelli asked for ideas for activities from committee:
Mike McCormack suggested
Ø historical re-enactments
Ø culmination party.
Giselle Boyadjian stated
Ø Westover School wants very much to be involved. (Another person
succeeding her position at Westover)
Bob Rafford suggested
Ø re-enactments, “Chauncey Judd kidnapping”
Ø contests such as historical figures in town, photography
Betty Proulx stated
Ø the Recreation Dept.is planning a pewter pin.
Ray Pietrorazio suggested
Ø re-enactments
Ø joint church ecumenical activities
Ø sledding party @ Shepardson.
Terry McAuliffe suggested
Ø logo and slogan contest, involving the schools, at start of school year.
Ron Vitarelli suggested
Ø involving schools
Ø churches have some ecumenical activity
Ø house tour.
Ralph Barra suggested
Ø schools band concerts
Hal Lynch suggested
Ø involvement of seniors and children
Ø portrayal of how business was conducted years ago
Ø dances.
13. Chair Ron Vitarelli announced next meeting is Thursday, July 14th, 7:00
p.m.@ Library unless notified otherwise by Terry.
14. There being no further business, motion to adjourn by Ray Pietrorazio,
seconded by Ron Vitarelli, unanimously voted. Meeting adjourned @ 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ray Pietrorazio June 2, 2005 |
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