Gordon Joseloff First Selectman

fter conferring with the town attorney, we decided we would replace the large menorah in the lobby near the tree with a smaller one that had been used in previous years. The large menorah will not return to its place on the third floor.

Also, we will include a similar-size Christian symbol in a holiday display that will include the traditional Santa, snowman, etc., near the lobby tree.

The problem is that the courts have been inconsistent over the years about religious displays. Westport’s government ought not to endorse any specific religion, obviously, but we must be sensitive to all religions.

This is a short-term solution and we will review the policy for the future.