Commission to ask town for predictable schedule for military flag recognition

Paul told the commission he and a colleague briefed the town council and will prepare a fuller presentation to request a standing, annual schedule for military flag recognition—arguing it would avoid repeated individual applications. “Every single application that we submitted would unanimously approve by the town council,” Paul said, reporting council support.

Members discussed that town procedures must align with state and federal notification systems: national notifications and governor‑issued instructions take priority for official half‑mast orders, while municipal proclamations remain voluntary and cannot compel flag lowering elsewhere. The commission agreed to prepare materials and share them with council after drafting a formal proposal.