Morgan Bardonstone, 18, of Unity, right, and Ambrose Donth, 19, of Claremont, pass by a large menorah on display as part of the holiday decorations in Broad Street Park in Claremont, N.H., Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. City resident Sam Killay, an atheist, has registered a complaint with the city council against the display of the menorah and a creche in the park. He said that having the symbols on city property violates the establishment clause of the first amendment and that if they are not taken down he will apply to put up anti-religious symbols alongside them. (Valley News – James M. Patterson) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Purchase a reprint » CLAREMONT — Public comment on Thursday during a committee meeting about religious symbols in Broad Street Park indicated city officials may struggle to find a compromise that appeases all residents. The City Council’s Policy Committee has not yet formulated a proposal but is supposed to present a recommendation to the full council, perhaps next month, giving enough time for it to be aired before the public prior to Christmas and Hanukkah. Last December, resident Sam Killay […]
