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Resident objects to stone plaque dedication; asks whether town border signs require a vote
Summary
During public comment a resident objected to the aesthetics of a stone-mounted plaque dedicating a new flagpole, and another asked whether installing 'Welcome to the Town of Washington' border signs requires a town vote; a third resident urged coordination with the Planning Board.
During the public comment portion of the June 18 meeting Gwen Gaskell voiced aesthetic objections to a stone-mounted plaque on the Town Common that dedicates the new flagpole to Mike Otterson. The minutes record that the flagpole dedication is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Rachel Richardson asked whether erecting "Welcome to the Town of Washington" signs at the town borders requires approval by town vote or another formal process. The minutes do not record a formal response or a Board determination about the procedural next step; the question was recorded as part of public comment.
Jon Piatt suggested that Don Revane bring his concerns and 91-A requests to the Planning Board for further consideration. The record captures the public comments but does not show a formal board decision or an assigned follow-up during the meeting.
