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Patriotic Holiday Committee
Agendas & Minutes
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Members
- Paul Purchia, Chair
Term Expires: 2024 - Joseph Piantedosi, Vice Chair
Term Expires: 2025 - Roberta M. Ennis
Term Expires: 2025 - James Burton
Term Expires: 2023 - John Monahan
Term Expires: 2025 - John Cooper
Term Expires: 2023 - John Pecora Term Expires: 2023
- Peter Ricci Term Expires: 2025
- Barbara Purchia, Secretary
Term Expires: 2024 - Bopha Malone, Select Board Liaison (Non-Voting)
- Bill Linnehan, Veterans Service Officer (Non-Voting)
- Ken Mierz, Bedford HS Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (Non-Voting)
- Al Chisholm, VFW Commander (Non-Voting)
- Rob Bowes, American Legion Commander (Non-Voting)
Overview
The Patriotic Holiday Committee's primary focus is planning town ceremonies for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and other patriotic holidays and events with a focus on recognizing Veterans of the U.S. Armed Services. The committee provides advice and recommendations to the Select Board concerning town-owned veterans' memorials on the Town Common and Veterans Memorial Park, including any proposed changes and/or additions to these memorials. When appropriate, the committee also uses its best efforts to recognize and promote the contributions and sacrifices made by our Veterans.
The Patriotic Holiday Committee consists of nine volunteer members appointed by the Select Board and 4 non-voting members representing:
- Veterans Service Officer (VSO)
- American Legion (AL)
- Veterans of Foreign War (VFW)
- Bedford High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)