The Select Board adopted the Town of Dedham Flag Policy on August 18, 2022 and subsequently went into effect on August 19, 2022. The new Flag Policy outlines the guidelines for flying flags other than the United States of America Flag, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Flag, and the POW/MIA Flag on Town-owned properties, not including the Dedham Public Schools.

Policy: It is the policy of the Town of Dedham that flags exhibited from Town-owned property shall be displayed in conformance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, as stated in the Federal "Our Flag" publication of the Congress, House Document No. 96-144 and the Massachusetts statutes and regulations for flags, including without limitation G.L. c.2, § 6A, G.L. c. 264 § 5, 950 CMR 34.00 et. seq, and this policy. If the Governor of the Commonwealth or other authority of competent jurisdiction orders that the United States or Commonwealth flag be flown at half-staff, no other flag shall be flown higher. The Select Board or the Town Manager as its designee shall ensure the proper execution of this policy, as it may be amended from time to time by the Select Board in its sole discretion.

Process: Any resident who wishes to petition the Select Board or Town Manager to fly a ceremonial flag on a flagpole, separate from the one flying the American flag, must meet one of the criteria in section I. of the Policy (linked below) and fill out the application available below.

Please submit your completed application to Nancy Baker at nbaker@dedham-ma.gov for review and determination by the Select Board. The Town Manager is responsible for the execution of this policy and to ensure approved flags are raised.

All questions regarding the flag policy can be submitted to Assistant Town Manager Nancy Baker at 781-751-9100 or nbaker@dedham-ma.gov.