HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-08-Flags-Half-Staff-DisplayBOARD OF SELECTMEN POLICY
HALF-STAFF DISPLAY OF US FLAG ON TOWN PROPERTY
Date Approved by BOS: Signature of Chair:
February 8, 2016 Joseph N. Pato
Half-staff display of the United States flag on Town property is intended as a visible, public
symbol of respect, upon their death, for the heroic service and sacrifice of military personnel and
the service of public officials.
Flag on the Battle Green: The United States flag on the Battle Green will be lowered to half-
staff at the direction of the Board of Selectmen or its designee, or in accordance with an order
issued by the President of the United States or the Governor of the Commonwealth. See Board
of Selectmen policy, Lowering the Flag on the Battle Green, dated November 28, 2005.
Flag at Municipal Buildings or Grounds: The United State flag on municipal buildings and
grounds under the jurisdiction of the Town Manager will be lowered to half-staff in accordance
with the Memorial Events schedule set forth below, or in accordance with an order issued by the
President of the United States or the Governor of the Commonwealth.
Memorial Events:
On Death of Flag Displayed at Half-Staff
U.S. President or Former President For 30 Days from the Date of Death
U.S. Vice President; Chief Justice or Retired
Chief Justice of the U.S.; Speaker of the U.S.
House of Representatives
For 10 Days from the Date of Death
Associate Justice of Supreme Court; Cabinet
Member; Former Vice President; Governor of a
State, territory or possession; U. S. House;
Minority Leader of U. S. House
On the Day of Death until Interment
U.S. Senator from Massachusetts;
U.S. Representative from Massachusetts
Representing Lexington; Member of Congress
On the Day of Death and the following day
Governor of Massachusetts On the Day of Death until Interment
Lexington Police Officer, Firefighter or military
personnel killed in the line of Duty
On the Day of Death until Interment
Peace Officers Memorial Day This Day Unless that Day is also Armed
Forces Day
Lexington Townwide Elected Officials On the day of Death until Interment
Former Lexington Townwide Elected Officials On the Day of Interment
Other Individuals As Determined by the Board of Selectmen