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Hubbardston volunteers, residents revive debate over manger and menorah placement on town common
Summary
Senior-center volunteers discussed a recurring dispute about whether a volunteer-built manger belongs on the town common or the church property, and residents at the meeting raised separation-of-church-and-state concerns about holiday displays; some suggested placing the issue on a future town warrant.
Hubbardston — A longstanding disagreement about holiday displays on the town common resurfaced during the Dec. 17 senior-center meeting as volunteers and residents recounted community reactions and debated next steps.
Attendees described two separate traditions: a manger constructed by senior-center volunteers from returned cans and bottles, and a town-purchased menorah that has been displayed more prominently.…
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