Flag retirement ceremony set for Sunday in Granby

Belchertown Veterans' Services announced Oct. 21 that it will host a flag retirement ceremony open to the public on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 74 Pleasant St. in Granby.

American Legion Post 266 Commander Dan Cote will open the ceremony by leading the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by an opening prayer from the chaplain. Cote will then speak about the meaning of the flag retirement ceremony before members of Scout Troop 507 come forward to retire the first flag. Retirements will continue through the afternoon.

The flags being retired were collected at the VFW and from local flag collection bins. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served to participants.

For more information, residents can contact Dustin Ruby, director of Veterans' Services, at 413-323-0409 or DRuby@belchertown.org.

Source: Town of Belchertown announcement, October 21, 2026.

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