FITCHBURG, Mass. — An out-of-state subcontractor is not allowed to continue working on a Fitchburg highway until they remove a confederate flag that was seen hanging from one of their trucks, state officials say.
According to MassDOT, a truck owned by Garrity Asphalt Reclaiming Inc. of Bloomfield, Connecticut was performing “work associated with an interstate pacing project on Route 2 in the Fitchburg area.”
Video shows a confederate flag off the side of the truck in plain view of passersby.
“MassDOT prohibits the display of the Confederate flag and similar paraphernalia,” a spokesperson said in a statement. “[The contractor] will not be allowed to perform further work until steps are taken to remove the flag.”
Boston 25 News has reached out to Garrity Asphalt Reclaiming Inc. for comment.
It is unclear when the paving work is expected to be completed.
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