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Resident tells board vandalism, theft and safety near Playmore Park are making home living unsafe
Summary
Resident Laura Rudolph told the East Troy Village Board she and neighbors have endured vandalism, a daytime burglary and debris in their yards adjacent to Playmore Park and asked the board to consider barriers or other measures; board members asked staff and the police to follow up.
Laura Rudolph, who gave her address as 290 West Street in East Troy, told the village board she has lived next to Playmore Park for nearly 25 years and described escalating problems over the past two years, including vandalism to playground equipment, a daytime burglary where the suspect traversed yards, an attempted suicide nearby, and repeated glass and debris left in her yard that create hazards for her one‑year‑old child and pets.
“It's getting to the point where it's dangerous,” Rudolph said. “I literally no longer feel safe.” She asked the board to consider installing a barrier that would place park improvements further from adjacent homes or to identify other mitigations beyond her private privacy fence.
Board response and follow up: Trustees acknowledged the complaint and asked staff to connect Rudolph with relevant park staff (Jason or Vicki) and noted Officer Deio already had information from prior contacts. Trustees suggested discussing possible operational responses or camera locations with the Parks and Recreation committee and recommended staff follow up directly with the resident.
Why it matters: The comment raised immediate safety and livability concerns for residents adjacent to a public park. Board action was limited to directing staff and police to follow up; no ordinance or capital action was taken at the meeting. The resident requested the board consider physical barriers or other solutions to reduce vandalism and risk to nearby homes.
Next steps: Staff committed to follow up with Resident Rudolph and to bring any recommended measures to Parks and Recreation for consideration.
Attribution: Quotes and details in this article come from the resident’s public comment and the board’s recorded response during the citizen‑participation portion of the meeting.
