From a tri-color flag of Dunkin’s magenta, orange, and white, to the Patriots’ 3-to-28 scoreboard , the Massachusetts public had no shortage of suggestions for what should be on a new state flag.

The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission ran its open call for submissions for the new state flag, seal, and motto from May 8 to June 18 .

“Our seal, flag, and motto should reflect not just our history, but the vibrant, diverse community we are today — and the future we are building together,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler in the open call’s May announcement .

The state recommended that the submissions highlight natural elements associated with Massachusetts: for instance, cranberries, the right whale, pine trees, the coastline, or the geographic shape

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