Residents split over sandwich boards and feather flags as planners propose limits

Mar 5, 2026

Commissioners and residents debated whether A-frame (sandwich) signs and feather flags should be limited or banned to preserve village character; some called them essential for business promotion while others said they create visual clutter and safety issues.

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Discussion of temporary signs consumed a sizeable part of the meeting. Resident-witnesses raised concerns that sandwich boards and feather flags change the character of the historic village and can clutter sidewalks or distract drivers, while business representatives said those signs meet a real need for flexible, event-driven promotion.

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