For at least the 2nd time this summer, the Minute Man monument has been adorned with a sign.
This one advertises an estate sale on nearby Bluewater Hill South.
If “o6880” readers have any ideas on how to stop the scourge of advertising at one of Westport’s 2 most iconic sites, click “Comments” below.
Otherwise, the cannons may be next.
The town of Westport should pass an ordinance forbidding these signs. The fine for breaking the law should be $1000.
Sure and the town puts up a big sign indicating that there is a fine of $ 1,000 instead. I don’t think that’s the right solution either. 😉
Or all the proceeds from the sale, whichever is greater.
Electric fence?
Scourge? This must ruin everyone’s day.
Why not drill a bulletin board into the monument?
Maybe we can put a sign that says “Post No Signs.”
🙂
Well public humiliation is one way: hey you, resident of 92 Bluewater Hill S – you may live in a multimillion dollar home, but you have absolutely no class!
That hasn’t worked with Hope Solo…
Just to make the facts clear. Dan said the location was elsewhere on Bluewater Hill South. The “9 2” on the sign is the time, I believe: 9-2 pm.
A walk down memory lane.
https://06880danwoog.com/2013/01/03/the-minuteman-statue-reacts-to-yesterdays-06880-comments-discussion/
How about a small non-obtrusive sign such as ‘post no signs; any signs will be removed” with volunteers to enforce the removal of any such signs.
As we were headed to the beach last night, we saw the individual hanging this sign. I knew there would be hot drama, and I’m not disappointed. I’m happy with flags, clothing, flowers, etc… that celebrate a holiday or season. It’s the commercial ventures that don’t seem to sit well.
The location and fence is a convenient and noticeable place to put a directions sign. Presumably its temporary and will be gone when the event is over. It’s not like it is hanging around the Minuteman’s neck or off the musketeers or otherwise defacing the statue that many here seem to be OK with. I’d suggest just taking a deep breath and relaxing. It will all be over soon.
I’ve maintained this piece of
Historical property since 2008. While working for parks and recreation up until 2013 I changed the flags and removed signs. To this day I still DO. To anyone on here who desecrates this revolutionary historical landmark, I am the one who will remove it. I change the flags that are put out and fix them when broken or laying on the ground, but how many of you drive by and pick the flag off the ground?
I’ve taken charge since 2008 and will continue so.
Didn’t know that. Thanks for your continuous service🇺🇸😎
Bravo. Case closed. The signs will go down as rapidly as they go up. A big “Thank You” for that, Sir… 🙂
Thank you Andrew. We need more people like you!
I encourage you to start your own blog, write about stuff YOU think is important. Perhaps people will flock to it, like they do to this one.
Petty, Snarky, LITTLE PEOPLE, who have never made a error in judgement? Where is he/she who is without sin or cast the first stone? Let’s follow the low path every time. Oh, that’s what 06880 reader do it’s their “thing”.
Take down the fence.
As I read the above, I think about what it must have been like for the settlers here to know the British were about to land. It must have been terrifying. Gratitude to those men (and women) who defended the land they had come to live with liberty.
catch them in the act and break their fingers