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Hopatcong council votes to reinstate Memorial Day parade after days of public protest
Summary
After strong public comment and a motion on the floor, the Hopatcong Borough Council voted to reinstate this year’s Memorial Day parade and keep the town’s Memorial Day ceremony; the decision followed several weeks of debate about whether to replace the parade with a separate Flag Day festival.
Hopatcong Borough Council voted unanimously April 2 to reinstate a Memorial Day parade this year after several residents, veterans and civic groups urged the council to restore the event.
Mayor Marie Galati opened the meeting by describing Memorial Day as “a solemn occasion dedicated to honoring and remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.” She said the administration initially planned a ceremony in place of a parade for logistical and volunteer reasons but denied the choice was meant as a slight to veterans.
The council heard more than a dozen public comments calling for the parade’s return. Speakers included veterans and organizers who said a…
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