The Municipal Council of Santa Marta de Penaguião has expressed its discontent regarding recent acts of vandalism against flowers planted in the town's flowerbeds and public spaces. In recent weeks, plants have been removed, uprooted, or damaged, a situation that raises the question of whether video surveillance measures are needed to ensure respect for collective heritage.
The municipality regrets that, despite the efforts of its workers to beautify public spaces, there are attitudes that destroy or take home what was placed for everyone's enjoyment. It is not just about the financial value of the plants, such as the succulents that were taken, but about respect and civility.
The council emphasizes that municipal flowerbeds belong to all citizens and that what is planted there is not available to be taken. It highlights that those who like the flowers can appreciate them on site, and those who wish to have them at home can purchase them, but they should not be removed from public spaces.
Despite these behaviors, the Municipal Council assures that it will continue to care for the town and the municipality, without giving up on improving public spaces. However, it makes a clear appeal to respect the work done, public space, and that which belongs to everyone.
The statement concludes that, while investments and priorities can be discussed, no Municipal Council can replace individual civility, as attitudes always reflect those who take them.
