Massachusetts town approves permit to fly Palestinian flag on public flagpole

North Andover, Mass., officials approved an application to fly a Palestinian flag on the Town Common until Dec. 7. (Google Maps)

North Andover, Massachusetts, officials approved a permit Monday, allowing a Palestinian flag to be flown on the North Andover Town Common, according to reports.

Boston 25 News reported that the black, white, red and green flag was raised Tuesday morning and will remain in place until Dec. 7.

Residents attended a board meeting that had to be rescheduled because of reported "threats of litigation as well as public safety concerns," both in favor and opposition of the flag being put on display on town property.