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Port Royal council okays Historic Port Royal flags, discusses metal‑detecting signage and seeks traffic fixes from Royal Farms
Summary
Council approved Historic Port Royal’s request to display America 250th flags on town property, discussed posting temporary signs banning metal detecting on the Town Green pending a formal code change, and authorized a letter to Royal Farms asking for traffic safety measures; the council also confirmed Kids Fishing Day on June 13, 2026.
Port Royal’s Town Council on Jan. 23 approved Historic Port Royal’s request to display America 250th flags on specified town property, discussed temporary signage to prohibit metal detecting on the Town Green, authorized the mayor to contact Royal Farms about traffic‑safety measures, and confirmed a community Kids Fishing Day.
In public comment, Kerri Holland, president of Historic Port Royal, Inc., said she had encountered two people metal detecting on the Town Green and asked the town to address the lack of posted restrictions. Council members told Holland that the Lyceum, Museum, Murray House and Doctor’s Office are owned by Historic Port Royal and that the organization may place flags on its buildings; the council suggested coordinating with Dominion Electric and town maintenance about using empty flag holders on utility poles. Councilmember Nathanael Ulfers moved, and Angela Golden seconded, to allow Historic Port Royal to hang America 250th flags on Town property at locations of its choosing so long as the Town assumes no liability for the flags; the motion passed unanimously, 3‑0.
Council discussed whether to add a metal‑detecting prohibition to the Town Code. Mayor Alex Long said adding or amending code would require a public hearing; while a formal code change was not enacted that night, the mayor suggested installing signs on the Town Green prohibiting metal detecting until any code amendment could be processed. The meeting record does not show a formal vote to place the signs; the discussion indicates the council favored temporary signage.
On traffic safety, Nathanael Ulfers moved that the mayor send a letter to Royal Farms corporate and the local store requesting (1) that a stop sign on Rt. 301 be re‑installed and monitored and (2) signage directing tractor‑trailers to use Rt. 17 at designated exits. Angela Golden seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The council also approved Kids Fishing Day for June 13, 2026 at the Town Pier in partnership with the Port Royal Nature Preserve.
Next steps: the mayor or Town Manager will coordinate flag installation with Historic Port Royal and town maintenance and will send the agreed letter to Royal Farms; a public hearing is required before any Town Code amendment regarding metal detecting.
