Letters to the Editor Week of Oct. 11

Stealing of signs is act of political vandalism

To the Editor:

I hope this note finds you well and we are thrilled with the recent print launch of The Recorder. I am proud to be an inaugural subscribing patron to The Recorder and we will continue to support local news as best we can. This town needs it more than ever, case in point below.

We have seen recent articles in your paper and police blotter regarding stolen political signs around the local area. This has become more rampant this past week and our own home has fallen victim to this chronic vandalism as well. My husband, a U.S. Air Force Veteran who joined after the 9/11 attacks, has been proudly showcasing his support for Vice President Kamala Harris with a sign he received from VoteVets. VoteVets Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) organization which primarily focuses on education and advocacy on behalf of veterans and their families.

The sign simply stated “Veterans for Kamala” against a dark blue background with the VoteVets emblem on the bottom, along with the American flag stamp. This sign has now been stolen from our driveway, along with other signs which have been stolen from our home over this past year, including several “Lewisboro Celebrates Pride” signs during this past Pride month in June. All of which has been reported to Chief Alfano of the Lewisboro Police Department, but no leads as of writing this email.

We need this to stop. No one should feel harassed or violated on their own property with this continued act of political vandalism. We feel this should be in the news to showcase what we, as a community, have to deal with on a day-to-day basis. No one is immune to these shocking acts, even for those who were willing to sacrifice everything to maintain the ability for all of us to post supporting signs on their lawns in America, supporting whomever whenever.

Jason Pignatiello

Waccabuc

Supports newspaper, but disappointed by road signs

To the Editor:

I donated to The Recorder and became a subscriber; however, I have to let you know that I am disappointed that you have put out roadside signs advertising The Recorder. We are privileged to live in this beautiful area and community. I am incredibly disheartened that The Recorder would add road signs that will become litter on our beautiful roadsides. To begin with, there is no respect for the environment and total disregard for the natural beauty of our area, which is littered with road signs. I believe there should have been some forethought about an environmentally conscious way of advertising and not lowering the bar of road signs. Tasteless. I am disappointed, appalled, and shocked by the disregard for what the signs all over the roadside looked like — roadside trash.

Louisa Purcell

Goldens Bridge

Editor’s note: The Recorder lawn signs are up temporarily, and some have already come down. There are no plans to put up more. Also, they are made of biodegradable cardboard, unlike most lawn signs, which are made of plastic.