Committee members on Oct. 8 pursued a multi-pronged approach to anniversary programming, including a potential large summer music event, a tricentennial house tour in 2027, a resumed oral-history recording project, and early planning for a New Year's first-night/first-day weekend around Jan. 1, 2027.

Events lead Keith said he is exploring a format with multiple bands — "maybe it could be anywhere from 3 to 5 bands over maybe a 4 hour or 5 hour period" — and is talking with the recreation department about co‑sponsoring or enhancing existing summer-nights concerts so the committee can leverage staff experience in staging events for thousands of attendees. Keith said venues being considered include Neary Field, Mooney Field and Chestnut Hill Farm; he is working with Recreation Department staff to identify dates and logistics.

The house-and-garden working group proposed calling that event the "Tricentennial House Tour" and suggested Saturday, Sept. 18, 2027, from noon to 3 p.m. The group aims to recruit 10–12 participating homes and will use a circular route and printed booklet to manage visitor flow. The working group also recommended a homeowner release/participation agreement; staff offered to review the 2019 form and submit a revised version to town counsel for legal review before homeowners are solicited.

The oral-history team reported technical problems at the local studio that paused recordings; members said they have a roster of interviewees and plan to resume once equipment is repaired. Committee members suggested hosting a public screening series (library showings or movie nights) to showcase edited oral-history segments on YouTube and to raise awareness of the project.

On broader timing, Recreation Department staff member Travis (participating remotely) described his experience staging family-friendly New Year's events and noted that the town could host a daytime and an evening program around New Year's Eve/Day 2026–27. Travis described prior programming that included entertainers throughout the day and a crane-assisted early ball drop for family audiences. He recommended planning now for a weekend of programming that could include a drone show or fireworks, an early evening performance and family activities during daylight hours. The committee asked event leads to refine dates and cost estimates and to report back with budget and logistics details at a future meeting.