FAULTY PREMISE
The QUESTION is NOT whether the nature will be disturbed by patriotic streamers etc., it is whether PATRIOTS can fly flags in town.
GATEWAY PUNDIT POLL
Should local governments restrict property decorations if they might disturb protected wildlife?
Yes, wildlife protection should take priority
No, property owners should decide how to decorate
Only if there is clear evidence of harm to the species
Rules should allow seasonal or patriotic exceptions
Residents of Massachusetts Coastal Community Left Stunned After Receiving Letter Explaining Why They Should Not Fly American Flags on THEIR OWN PROPERTY
Jun 27 2026
Residents of a small Massachusetts island community are shocked and furious upon learning from town officials that they may not be able to fly American flags to celebrate the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday.
As Fox News reported on Saturday, homeowners on Plum Island received a letter from the town of Newbury warning them last week that it had become aware of multiple “devices and materials intended to deter” protected shorebirds from frequenting beach and dune systems.
These materials included “mylar streamers, flags, and reflective materials.”
The letter goes on to mention that homeowners could face significant financial penalties for failing to comply with the state and federal Endangered Species Acts, which Newbury town officials have vowed to enforce.
“Activities intended to deter protected shorebirds from utilizing suitable habitat may be viewed as harassment or disruption of normal feeding, nesting, or migratory behavior,” which is prohibited under the state and federal Endangered Species Acts, and “carry significant regulatory and financial penalties,” the letter reads.
“Non-compliance may result in state or federal enforcement actions and, thus, the Town urges residents to comply with applicable state and federal wildlife protection laws.”
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/06/residents-massachusetts-coastal-community-left-stunned-after-receiving/