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Hubbardston planning committee pins down Memorial Day parade logistics; bands, taps and flag replacement remain unresolved
Summary
Town of Hubbardston volunteers reviewed parade and ceremony logistics at a planning meeting, assigning follow-ups on band bookings, a bugler for taps, float decoration, a new flag and accessibility needs; the committee set a follow-up meeting for April 6 and adjourned after assigning tasks.
At a recent Town of Hubbardston planning meeting, committee members reviewed logistics for the upcoming parade and Memorial Day ceremony, focusing on band bookings, a bugler or trumpeter to perform taps, veterans’ float logistics, flag replacement and accessibility needs. The group assigned follow-up tasks and agreed to reconvene on April 6.
The meeting opened with routine administrative business and the committee agreed to defer formal approval of last week’s minutes until members could receive them by email in advance. The bulk of the session addressed parade programming and practical details. Committee members reported that Quabin would not be available this year and that several regional marching bands already are booked, complicating efforts to secure live music. One member said prior contracted bands had sought fees in the range of past requests and emphasized that vendors need a clear budget before committing.
Music and sound contingencies figured prominently. With marching bands…
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