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Boonton council introduces change to flag rules to allow Pride flag at Grace Lord Park; introduction passes 5–4 amid heated public debate and COI allegations
Summary
The Boonton Town Council on May 4 introduced an amendment to permit a Pride flag at Grace Lord Park for Pride Month. The 5–4 introduction followed a council debate over a possible conflict of interest and more than two hours of public comment, with residents sharply divided. A public hearing on second reading is set for May 18.
The Boonton Town Council on May 4 introduced (title only) an amendment to its flag-display policy to allow a Pride flag to be flown at Grace Lord Park for the month of June, a move that drew extended public comment and allegations of a conflict of interest.
Councilmember Devenezia moved to introduce Ordinance 11-26, which would amend Section 52-3 of the town code to authorize the Pride flag at the park. The motion was seconded and passed on a 5–4 roll call.
Councilmember Juris Baylin raised concerns that a for‑profit entity called Boonton Rainbow Pride LLC — which she said lists Councilmember Weisman’s wife among its officers and uses the Weisman address — creates the…
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