A fundraiser has been launched for repairs and increased security at the historic Bolton Mansion, which was vandalized and suffere...

A fundraiser has been launched for repairs and increased security at the historic Bolton Mansion, which was vandalized and suffered property damage recently. "We are incredibly disappointed to report that we discovered damage to the Mansion caused by sledding activity," organizers said. "Chains that had been installed to block access to the newly repaired steps were broken, and sledders used the steps as a sled run, damaging the brand-new treads. Unfortunately, this is not the first time the steps have required repairs due to sledding, which is why the chains were put in place — to prevent further damage after the repairs had been completed. Sadly, those efforts were not successful." The Friends of Bolton Mansion said that in addition to the damage to the steps, a garbage can left out by our house manager was overturned, its bottom broken out, and trash scattered across the property. The group will seek estimates to install additional security cameras and signage to help protect the building. https://lnkd.in/gPhWXgBu