The Cemetery Commission met with the Stockbridge Memorial Day Parade Committee. Treated as a site visit, the meeting was not hybrid.

Representing the veterans of Stockbridge, the Committee sought to place a flagpole in the cemetery. The request was made as an act of respect for the 500 veterans buried in the cemetery. The location selected was prominent enough to be visible in most parts of the cemetery. 

The meeting became contentious when it appeared the Cemetery Commission was opposed to the idea.

There would be no cost to the Town; the materials selected would be tasteful. One problem suggested was that someone would have to raise and lower the flag each day. However, Town Administrator Canales explained that need not be done in a cemetery — the flag remains up.

Any decision was postponed until the open meeting on October 23, 2024. All interested in the subject may attend and it will be hybrid.