TOWN OF FLAVORTOWN
AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE ON WELCOME BANNER NOMENCLATURE
Report to the Town Council
Submitted for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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I. Charge
At its regular meeting of March 31, 2026, the Town Council referred to the Subcommittee the question of whether the welcome banner for the delegation from Muștăreni should read "Welcome to Flavortown" or "Welcome to the Town of Flavortown".
II. Membership
- Councilmember Marcus Delgado, Chair
- Staff liaison: Division of Seasonal Decoration
III. Background
The item was placed on the Council's agenda by the Division of Seasonal Decoration.
The item was tabled at the January 6, 2026 regular meeting.
The item was referred to the Subcommittee at the March 31, 2026 regular meeting.
The question before the Subcommittee concerns two alternatives: Welcome to Flavortown, and Welcome to the Town of Flavortown.
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IV. Meetings Held
| Date | Location | Members Present | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 9, 2026 | Conference Room B, Town Hall | All | 93 minutes |
| Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Conference Room B, Town Hall | All | 97 minutes |
V. Proceedings
At its first meeting, the Subcommittee elected Councilmember Delgado as Chair and adopted its rules of procedure.
The Subcommittee reviewed the minutes of the March 31, 2026 regular meeting in their entirety.
On April 23, 2026, members of the Subcommittee visited the welcome banner for the delegation from Muștăreni and observed it.
The Subcommittee discussed whether its charge extends to the welcome banner for the delegation from Muștăreni as a whole or only to the question referred. No determination was made.
The Subcommittee received one written comment from a resident. The comment was entered into the Subcommittee's file.
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VI. Findings
- The question referred to the Subcommittee remains before it.
- The Subcommittee has not completed its review.
- Additional time is required.
- The Subcommittee has not identified a reason to recommend either alternative at this time.
VII. Recommendation
The Subcommittee respectfully requests an extension of 60 days to complete its review, and that the Council receive this report as a report of progress.
Respectfully submitted,
Councilmember Marcus Delgado
Chair, Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Welcome Banner Nomenclature
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Attachment A: Schedule of Meetings
- Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Attachment B: Photographs
Photographs of the welcome banner for the delegation from Muștăreni taken during the site visit are on file with the Clerk's office and may be inspected during regular office hours.