SEE IT: Town throws a fit, threatens cease and desist and daily fine over pro-Trump water tower display

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From NBC Boston: The Town of Hanson, Massachusetts, has ordered a resident to stop projecting a political sign onto the town’s municipal water tower or face fines, town officials said in a statement.

The projected image, displayed on the tower on High Street, led to public confusion, since some residents mistakenly believing the town endorsed the message.

Hanson Town Administrator Lisa Green said in a written statement on Saturday that the town, as a governmental entity, does not support political candidates or allow political signs on municipal property.

Green announced in the 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.

“As a governmental entity, the Town of Hanson does not endorse candidates for any office from any political party, nor does the Town allow political signs to be displayed on municipal property.

“The Town of Hanson’s Sign Regulations, which can be viewed here, contain language that makes this individual’s actions a violation of Town bylaws. The Town is working on a Cease and Desist order to present to the resident.

“The Town intends to issue the maximum fine of $100 per day until the activity is discontinued.

“Highway Department employees have positioned a spotlight to shine on the water tower to dim the projection. Further measures are being considered at this time.

“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.”

“What a LEGEND 😂 Someone launch a GiveSendGo for this man and I’ll help cover the costs 🤣🔥,” quipped journalist Nick Sortor.

Someone DID launched a GiveSendGo account, and it has raised over $2,300 so far. The fundraising account was started by John Gately.

Gately shared a video Sunday night and announced, “I’m here in Hanson where the Town has just turned on the generators and four giant spot lights to prevent you from seeing the Trump 2024 logo on the Hanson water tower.”

Gately mocked that the town has turned on the spotlight to “protect you” from seeing the Trump message being projected onto the water tower.

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