Half-staff Notification
Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Friday, March 7, 2025, the day of interment, in honor of United States Navy Ensign Oliver Cole, of Beverly, MA, who passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025.
1. The main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls
2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings
3. All state military installations