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Westerly council votes to preserve Victory Day observance after veteran testimony

Westerly Town Council · September 23, 2025
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Summary

Following public comment from veterans and residents, the council approved a resolution preserving the town's Victory Day (VJ Day) observance; supporters said changing the name would dishonor veterans and urged the council to ask the state to leave the designation intact.

The council approved a resolution on Sept. 22 intended to preserve the name, significance and observance of Victory Day (sometimes referred to as VJ Day) after several members of the public urged the town to resist any change. Veteran Tom Null and others asked the body not to alter the holiday name, saying it honors those who served in World War II.

Council members in public remarks said ceremonial resolutions do not change state law but that passing a local resolution signals the town's respect for veterans; the motion carried after brief discussion.

What happens next: the resolution is purely advisory — councilors said advocacy to state representatives would be necessary for any statutory change.

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