Jan C. Hardenbergh, a Sudbury activist, suggested that a new flag design combine two elements readily identified with Massachusetts: an outline map of the state and an image of cranberries.

Residents in Newburyport, Massachusetts, are calling for the City Council to adopt a resolution to replace the state's flag and seal, claiming the imagery promotes racism.

Jan C. Hardenbergh, a Sudbury activist, suggested that a new flag design combine two elements readily identified with Massachusetts: an outline map of the state and an image of cranberries.

Massachusetts is asking residents to help design a new state seal, flag and motto with the aim of reflecting the state’s diversity and heritage. Skip to content NOWCAST NewsCenter 5 at 11 ...

The commission, in part, recommended replacing the seal and flag to better reflect the diverse residents living in Massachusetts. That same day, the resolution was referred to the General ...