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Resident asks committee to arrange military jet flyover for Patriot’s Day
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Summary
During public comment John Hickling asked the committee to schedule a military jet flyover for Patriot’s Day, saying two pilots who flew last year have offered to return and suggesting about 10 a.m.; the committee said it would follow up on timing and feasibility.
John Hickling, a resident of 111 Monument Street, used the public-comment period to ask the committee to schedule a military jet flyover for Patriot’s Day. “I came to one of the meetings a few months ago to express my hope and desire that we schedule a military jet flyover on Patriot’s Day again,” Hickling said, adding that two aviators who flew F-15s and an aerial refueler last year had contacted him and asked if they could do it again.
Hickling said he expected the demonstration could fit around 10 a.m. and that last year’s flyover circled over Townsend for about half an hour, which prompted calls about whether everything was all right. The committee members present acknowledged the request and said they would consider timing and report back at a future meeting. Holly (chair) said the committee would “narrow it down and get back to you” on the precise timing.
The request was recorded as public comment; the committee did not make a determination during the meeting and indicated it would follow up with Hickling and others as the event plans are finalized.
