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Special Events Committee <br /> Meeting Minutes <br /> August 3, 2021 <br /> Present: Mary Bradbury, Wayne Taylor, Tom Rullo, Catherine Laurent, Christine Willander, Heidi <br /> McLaughlin <br /> • The committee reviewed the letter of interest from Krysten Kelliher and voted unanimously to <br /> accept her on the committee, The BUS will add her appointment confirmation to their agenda <br /> on Monday,August 9, 2021. She is the Marketing Director for Mashpee Commons, We are glad <br /> to have her join our group and know that we can use her expertise,connections and talents, <br /> • The Fireworks will be held on Saturday, September 18111 with a rain,date of Sunday,September <br /> 19". Parking will open at 5:00 Pm with the fireworks beginning at 7:30 PM. I'D will get the light <br /> stands. Police will try to get the digital signs for the rotary and Rte. 151, <br /> • Mashpee PD indicated via email that they were all set and that the plans remain in place for <br /> detail and coverage as they were. <br /> • Fed is all set. <br /> • DPW will have access the morning of 9/18 for setting up snow fencing, trash barrels, etc. We will <br /> need a stage (riser) for sound and announcements, Chris Ball will take care of Mashpee TV <br /> videography, <br /> • There was some discussion about future plans for installing synthetic turf and how that would <br /> change or impact using the school as the location for Fireworks going forward. Perhaps going to <br /> a laser light show or other pyrotechnics rather than fireworks. <br /> • Oktoberfest is being held the same day and time as the Sandwich Fall Fest, October 2,with a <br /> rain date of October 3 from 10 am -4:00 PM. Currently w only have 8 vendors including crafters <br /> and food.Theire was some discussion about vendor lists, calling people, social media blast, <br /> reducing the fee this year, etc. to attract more vendors. <br /> • There was discussion that the library was planning to be open, there is some concern about <br /> parking and the street closure, <br /> • BOH spoke about the COVID variant and uptick in numbers. Unsure of what impact that will <br /> have about crowd size for Oktoberfest. At a minimum, masks and social distancing will likely be <br /> recommended. <br /> • The next meeting is scheduled for August 31, 2021 at 930 am. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Mary K. Bradbury <br /> Al" <br /> "'A-A <br />