In December 2006, Darla Hamlin met with the Board of Selectmen in North Yarmouth, Maine to seek their permission to fly American flags in the town center. She requested their support and asked that the town sign an agreement with Verizon/CMP that would allow for their utility poles to be used for this purpose. The Board asked that she provide more information on this project so she returned again in January 2007. Her request was approved at this meeting.

 

The presentations are provided here in "pdf" format.

Read what the news had to say.  Community Leader December 14, 2006

 

Barb Hauke joined Darla Hamlin and Tom Low on the flag project in January 2007.

 

Two local boy scouts, Jake Grandchamp and Anton Zrioka, worked with the committee throughout the project as a service to their community. Besides committee member, Tom Low, the flags were put up by Ron Hamlin, Harold Stoddard, and Joe Ruby.  Photo Album

 

A special ceremony was held on May 19, 2007 where the the 48th flag was presented by the Boy Scouts accompanied by a color guard comprised of the American Legion and Boy Scout troop members (Full story...)  Photo Album

 

 

The cost of the each flag is covered by donations (sponsorships) from local individuals and businesses.  The current goal is to hang another 25 flags before July 4th.  You can help us reach this goal by sponsoring a flag today.  Download a sponsor form or email one our committee members below to find out how.  Download Sponsorship Order Form

 

Thanks to Scott Seaver for working thru the paperwork and survey required by the Utility Companies and for the Board of Selectmen for giving us their approval.

 

November 2007- The flags are down for the season.  They will be proudly flying again on Memeorial Day.  We have flags available for sponsorship.  You can sponosor a flag at any time by filling out the above form.