A town in Massachusetts sent a cease-and-desist letter to a property owner who projected a “Trump 2024” sign on the side of the city’s water tower.
Officials said the Town of Hanson does not endorse candidates and does not allow political signs to be posted on municipal property.
Hanson Town Administrator Lisa Green said the town first became aware on Oct. 11 that a resident was projecting images of political signs supporting Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from his property onto the Hanson City water tower. . Officials declined to identify the individuals.
“This misleads the public into believing that this activity is approved or condoned by the village,” Green said in a statement Saturday.
The city said it would impose a fine of $100 per day until the activity ceases. Those fines continue to increase, city officials said.
Highway Department officials placed spotlights that could shine light on the tower, making the projection difficult to see at night. Officials said the residents’ actions could cost them a significant amount of taxpayer money, including attorney fees, overtime pay for employees to turn the lights on and off each day, and the potential need to rent or buy more powerful lighting equipment.
A fine of $100 per day would not cover these costs, officials said.
