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The Fine Points Of Flying The Flag

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Maria Hillkewicz,custodian, lowers the flag to signify the end of business hours at Southampton Town Hall. JENNIFER CORR

Maria Hillkewicz,custodian, lowers the flag to signify the end of business hours at Southampton Town Hall. JENNIFER CORR

author on Jun 18, 2019
Employees and visitors flooded out of Southampton Town Hall at 4 p.m. on Monday. Maria Hilkewicz, Town Hall custodian, followed, with the task of lowering the flag, which signifies the... more

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