Historic Fort Plain fountain vandalized

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A historic fountain in Fort Plain in Montgomery County was vandalized overnight Sunday into Monday.

Fort Plain mayor Patrick Hanifin tells News Channel 13 that it took more than one vandal to break the top off the fountain in Haslett Park in downtown Fort Plain.

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Parts of the statue were left in the water.

The iconic fountain has been at that location in the village since 1914. Mayor Hanifin says plans are already underway to make repairs.

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