Why Massachusetts Flags Were Lowered
In honor of Trooper Kevin Trainer.
When the Massachusetts Half-Staff Order Began and Ended
Use the exact end boundary above. A flag may return to full-staff at sunset, noon, a stated clock time, or another named event. If the end is not confirmed, open the source before acting.
Where the Massachusetts Half-Staff Order Applied
Massachusetts statewide as specified in the order
- Facilities
- State
- U.S. flag
- Affected
- State flag
- Not stated
- Private display
- Not stated
What This Half-Staff Order Means for Flag Owners
Follow the Locations Named in This Order
An order can cover federal property, all state facilities, one building, or another named place. Do not expand a limited order beyond the stored scope.
Return Flags to Full-Staff at the Stated Time
Use the end date and boundary above. Before raising the flag, confirm that a newer federal or state half-staff order has not taken effect.
Check for a Newer Half-Staff Order
This detail page preserves one directive. It does not make an old order current, so use today’s status page for the latest operational answer.
Official Source and Evidence for This Half-Staff Order
Please be advised that in accordance with 4 U.S.C. § 7(m), Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half‑staff at all state buildings beginning immediately today, Wednesday May 6, 2026, until sunset on the day of interment, in honor and remembrance of Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor, who was killed in the line of duty today, Wednesday May 6, 2026. This gubernatorial order applies to: 1. The main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls 2. Other state‑owned or state‑controlled buildings 3. All state military installations Thank you, Alex Powell Director of Administration, CFO Office of the Governor, MA [email protected]
The linked archive preserves the notice because a stable original government URL was not available.
Massachusetts Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Honoring Trooper Kevin Trainer order still active?
This record is marked unresolved. Its stored effective period begins May 6, 2026 and ends on an unconfirmed date. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this Massachusetts half-staff order apply to homes and businesses?
Only if the notice says so. Government orders usually direct named public facilities and may separately invite private citizens, businesses, and organizations to participate. Check “Private display” in the scope above and read the source when it is not stated.
Which flags and locations did this order cover?
Use the scope cards above. They separate the facility type, geographic area, U.S. flag, state flag, and private-display guidance retained from the notice.
Where can I verify this half-staff order?
Use the linked archive source. It preserves the notice because a stable original government page was not available.