(AUDACY) — While most towns are hoping tourists start visiting again as the coronavirus recedes, one small town in Delaware County would rather you stay away.
The town of Wallingford was happy to be the setting and location site for HBO's hit drama "Mare of Easttown," starring Kate Winslet.
But last week, Nether Providence police took to Facebook to remind fans that while they appreciate the love, they don’t appreciate the invasive messes visitors leave in their wake.
Under an imposing announcement of “POLICE INFORMATION,” the post goes on to wag its digital finger at “Mare” fanatics.
“Yes! It’s neat they filmed a lot of it in our town. Yes!! It’s really cool Kate was ‘living in Wallingford.’
"No!!!!! It’s NOT cool to go to the homes they filmed at, trespass on the property and harass the owners and their kids all hours of the day and night…..REALLY! It’s a house. Get over it.”
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One testy tourist who took pictures even yelled back at the homeowner of one of the filming sites, scaring children who were playing in the yard.
Police are now giving notice to visitors that signs are posted and “warnings will not be given” for infractions like trespassing, blocking traffic or disturbing the peace.
The Facebook post sternly warns, “If you plan on taking this trip, STOP and think! Officers will be in and around the area(s) and will take appropriate action. Warnings will not be given and signs are posted. Trespassers, blocking traffic, disturbing the peace, etc., will not be tolerated. Thank you.”
Maybe those annoyed Wallingford townsfolk can take a vacation themselves and go commiserate with the Bronx residents who got sick and tired of “The Joker” fans dancing up and down those stairs.