Massachusetts Town to Fine Resident Projecting Trump Sign on Water Tower – JP
The town of Hanson, Massachusetts announced it intends to fine an individual projecting a pro-Trump sign on a water tower.
Hanson Town Administrator Lisa Green said in a statement, “On Friday, Oct. 11, the Town of Hanson became aware that a resident was projecting the image of a political sign from their property onto the Town of Hanson municipal water tower at 228 High St. This misleads the public into believing that this activity is sanctioned by or condoned by the Town.”
Green emphasized that the town “does not endorse candidates for any office from any political party.”
“The Town intends to issue the maximum fine of $100 per day until the activity is discontinued,” she said.
Although town officials have attempted to reduce the visibility of the “Trump 2024” sign by positioning a “spotlight to shine on the water tower to dim the projection,” the sign remains visible, the statement added.
“This individual’s actions have the potential to cost a significant amount of taxpayer dollars, including attorney fees, overtime to pay Highway Department workers to turn the spotlight on and off each day, and the potential for having to rent or purchase stronger lighting equipment. The $100 per day fine will likely not cover these expenses.”
“The Town of Hanson respects the free speech rights of all residents, and the right of all residents to express their political views, but not on Town property or in a manner that makes it appear that the Town of Hanson is endorsing any political candidate,” the statement read.
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