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VOL. V NO. 21 11/01/2024

Notes from the Cemetery Commission meeting, October 22, 2024, Hybrid meeting

Seven people attended the meeting to discuss the permanent placement of a flag and flagpole in the Town Cemetery.

Chair Karen Marshall spoke first citing historic references that explained why there had never been a flag in our cemetery (See Stockbridge Updates, October 15, 2024, Reader to Reader). She also consulted the Historical Commission and read their letter into the record. They concurred that flags were unusual un New England cemeteries, and while they did not oppose it in general, the Commission did oppose placing it in the oldest, historic part of the cemetery. 

The seven attendees stated their desire to honor Stockbridge veterans and demonstrate patriotism.

Vice Chair Candace Currie presented a map and suggested a location in the new section.

The five-member Commission voted as follows: Marshall (no) Currie, Pat Flinn, Hugh Page (yes) Peter Williams (absent — no vote)

The request passed and a permanent flag will be placed at the lower, newer end of the cemetery, subject to any of the suggestions made by the chair at the end of meeting.

Violinists play at the memorial for George Wislocki at the Mount. George was the founder of Berkshire Natural Resources Council. Photo: Patrick White

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