Signs in Monroe warn ‘No Fishing in Potholes’
MONROE — On a small stretch of Judd Road are three signs, all made of cardboard, all attached to trees along the roadside and all carrying the same message: “No Fishing in Potholes.”
It’s unclear where the signs came from, but several Monroe residents have noticed the signs, which seem to be nodding to the prevalence of potholes on roads around town.
But there aren’t many potholes on Judd Road itself — let alone any deep enough to fish in — making the signs somewhat curious, said longtime Monroe resident Karen Coffey, 51.
“I was driving around and I saw them and was like ‘What potholes are they talking about?’ ” Coffey said. “There are much worse roads in town.”
It’s unclear where the signs came from, though one sign has “MPD” written on the bottom — possibly a reference to the Monroe Police Department. Lt. Stephen Corrone quickly shot down the idea that the police had anything to do with the signs.
“Obviously, these signs ,which are made out of cardboard, were not put up by the police department or any other town agency,” Corrone said in an email. “I did complete a check of our records and as of Jan. 1, 2019, the police department has not received any complaints concerning potholes on Judd Road.”
He said he expected the signs to be removed on Wednesday.
Though Judd Road might not be a pothole hotspot, potholes are an issue, both in Monroe and in Connecticut in general. Requests for services, including pothole repairs, can be made through the Town of Monroe web site.
Meanwhile, the “No Fishing in Potholes” signs remain something of a mystery.
“I guess people thought it was funny,” Coffey said.