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The Pine Tree Flag, a symbol tied to the Pine Tree Riot in Weare, N.H., flew proudly over Gen. George Washington’s army at the historic Battle of Bunker Hill.
But thanks to Nashua Mayor Joe Donchess and his administration, it won’t be flying over the Gate City any time soon.
Nashua resident Beth Scaer made a formal request to fly the Pine Tree Flag on a flag pole in front of city hall made available for citizens “to fly a flag in support of cultural heritage, observe an anniversary, honor a special accomplishment, or support a worthy cause.”
Scaer’s request was to “remember the Nashua soldiers that died in the battle including William Harris, the young drummer boy and Colonel Ebenezer Bancroft, who had led the march on Lexington and Concord” by displaying the flag beginning June 15. The anniversary of the battle is June 17.
Nashua said no. Why?
“The flag is not in harmony with the message that the city wishes to express and endorse. Therefore, we must deny your request,” wrote Jennifer L. Deshaies, whose job title in the Donchess administration is “Risk Manager.”
The city did not explain to Scaer how flying the historic flag with its iconic “Appeal to Heaven” message would violate the Gate City’s “harmony.” Neither Deschaies nor Donchess would respond to requests for comment from NHJournal.
Source: Nashua Says No to Displaying Historic N.H. Pine Tree Flag by Michael Graham
But thanks to Nashua Mayor Joe Donchess and his administration, it won’t be flying over the Gate City any time soon.
Nashua resident Beth Scaer made a formal request to fly the Pine Tree Flag on a flag pole in front of city hall made available for citizens “to fly a flag in support of cultural heritage, observe an anniversary, honor a special accomplishment, or support a worthy cause.”
Scaer’s request was to “remember the Nashua soldiers that died in the battle including William Harris, the young drummer boy and Colonel Ebenezer Bancroft, who had led the march on Lexington and Concord” by displaying the flag beginning June 15. The anniversary of the battle is June 17.
Nashua said no. Why?
“The flag is not in harmony with the message that the city wishes to express and endorse. Therefore, we must deny your request,” wrote Jennifer L. Deshaies, whose job title in the Donchess administration is “Risk Manager.”
The city did not explain to Scaer how flying the historic flag with its iconic “Appeal to Heaven” message would violate the Gate City’s “harmony.” Neither Deschaies nor Donchess would respond to requests for comment from NHJournal.
Source: Nashua Says No to Displaying Historic N.H. Pine Tree Flag by Michael Graham
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