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Hometown Heroes banner project to go before Franklin council in July; 32 locations proposed
Summary
The commission will present a Hometown Heroes military-service banner plan to township council in July, with Safi Callan identifying 32 possible banner locations in Township Plaza and a recommended inclusion of living and deceased honorees; Gates Flags & Banners was named as a likely vendor.
Commission member speaker 7 told the Human Relations Commission that Safi Callan, the township project manager, had reviewed the Hometown Heroes banner materials and cleared the group to present the proposal to township council at the July meeting.
"She has identified 32 spots where the banners can be hung," speaker 7 said, adding that commissioners should provide measurements, graphics and pricing so the township team can prepare the item for council review. The draft presentation will be condensed for council review and the commission agreed to wait for council approval before broad public outreach to families and veterans' groups.
Speaker 7 said the project envisions banners that display a photograph, rank and branch of service and recommended including both living and deceased honorees. The commission discussed timing — ideally hanging banners from spring through Veterans Day and taking them down in winter due to weather damage — and coordinating with local veterans. Gates Flags & Banners (the vendor used by neighboring Manville) was cited as a likely supplier, and a form for families to request a banner would be posted on a town web page once council approves the project.
Next steps: the commission will finalize banner dimensions and graphics, coordinate attendance for the July council presentation and then engage veterans' groups and media outlets to publicize the program if the council approves it.
