The Massachusetts city government prohibits residents from posting political signs on the city's water tower

A Hanson, Massachusetts, resident has been ordered to stop projecting political signs onto the city's municipal water tower or face fines, according to a statement from Hanson City Manager Lisa Green.

Green made the statement after she became aware that the resident was projecting the image from his apartment.

“On Friday, October 11, the City of Hanson learned that a resident projected the image of a political sign from his property onto the City of Hanson Municipal Water Tower at 228 High St. “This misleads the public into believing that this activity is being sanctioned or condoned by the city,” Green’s statement said.

A Massachusetts city official warned a resident who was projecting political signs onto the city's municipal water tower to stop or face a fine. (www.hanson-ma.gov)

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Green went on to say the city “does not support any political party candidate for office.”

The city administration is fighting the visibility of the “Trump 2024” campaign logo, which is projected onto the water tower with floodlights; However, it was still visible on Friday evening. And the cease and desist order being prepared for the violator provides for a fine of $100 per day until the activity is stopped.

Hanson officials wanted to make it clear that they respect the rights and expression of political views of everyone, as long as they do not imply that they represent the views of the city as a whole.

“Road department employees shined a spotlight on the water tower to soften the projection. Further measures are currently being considered,” the statement said. “This individual's actions have the potential to cost taxpayers a significant amount, including legal fees, overtime to pay Highway Department employees who turn the headlights on and off every day, and the possibility of renting or purchasing more powerful lighting equipment A fine of $100 per day is unlikely to cover these costs.”

Hanson officials wanted to make it clear that they respect the rights and expression of political views of everyone, as long as they do not imply that they represent the views of the city as a whole.

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“The City of Hanson respects the free speech rights of all residents and the right of all residents to express their political views, but not on City property or in a manner that creates the appearance that the City of Hanson supports a political candidate. “” the statement says.

No further information is currently available.