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Public comments highlight concerns about housing project and call for clarifying resolution on historical society flag
Summary
Residents told the council they feel unheard about local housing proposals and requested the council place a resolution clarifying that a Confederate flag at the Georgetown Historical Society is private expression, not town endorsement.
Several residents used the public-comment period on March 9 to press the council on distinct local concerns: a proposed small‑house development (referred to by a speaker as "Pallet Village") and the Confederate flag display at the Georgetown Historical Society.
Maria Hammond (507 North Bedford Street) told the council she does not believe Georgetown is a hateful town but said recent comments had harmed the town's reputation. Hammond criticized the Pallet Village proposal, saying the…
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