Six months ago, members of a special commission unanimously agreed that Massachusetts should replace its state seal and motto. Now, time is running out for them to recommend what those replacements ...

Officials are once again exploring options for a new Massachusetts state seal, flag and motto. Last week, a state commission issued an open call for members of the public to submit their proposals.

Readers Say Here’s what readers think should replace the Mass. state seal and motto From humorous suggestions to more serious ones, nearly 100 readers who responded had plenty to say.

The special commission charged with reevaluating Massachusetts’ state seal and motto voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend that both be completely replaced. The current state seal, which dates back ...

According to a state survey conducted by a previous commission in 2023, most preferred symbols for the revised seal included the shape of Massachusetts, the coast or shoreline, or right whales ...

Quick — what’s on the state flag of Massachusetts? If you’re having trouble conjuring the image of our state seal and motto, you’re not alone. On a recent afternoon in Downtown Crossing ...

Timeline for considering MA state seal change. The commission, signed into existence by Gov. Charlie Baker last year and comprised of elected legislators, historians and tribal leaders, aims to ...

The commonwealth of Massachusetts needs a new seal and motto. A special commission unanimously agreed on that last May. But, once it was agreed that the 124-year-old current version has to go ...

What is Massachusetts’s current state seal? The current Massachusetts state seal debuted in 1898. It features a Native American man on a blue shield with a star in the corner.

The seal hasn't been updated in more than a century.The survey also asks for input about the Massachusetts state motto and if it should be part of the seal.The survey is available online, and the ...

BOSTON STATEHOUSE (WWLP) – There’s a commission on Beacon Hill that wants to change the state flag and seal to better represent the state of Massachusetts and honor it’s native heritage ...

Massachusetts is designing a new state seal and motto, and Rich Barlow hopes his fellow residents will take the time to vote. A commission overseeing the redesign will make its recommendations to ...