Patch Watch: Graffiti at Old Town Center Cleaned Up

Last Tuesday, Jan. 3, we reported that someone had graffitied the back wall of the Los Gatos Old Town Center.

However, the same day we posted the column about the ugly marking, Robert Benson, facilities manager at Old Town Center, cleaned it up with gray paint with the help of another maintenance worker.

Thanks to Benson and his cleaning buddy for keeping Old Town Center looking sharp. Shame on the taggers for targeting beautiful town facilities whose cleanup ends up costing valuable resources to local businesses.

"We have been tagged before," said Old Town Center spokeswoman Collette Navarrette. "It typically occurs in the amphitheater and the back area of the property."

LOCATION: 25 University Ave.

PROBLEM: Graffiti has been spray-painted by the amphitheater.

RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: Old Town Center Federal Realty Management Office, in San Jose and property manager Rachel Richards.

DATE REPORTED: Dec. 21

DAYS ON WATCH: 14

DATE CLEANED UP: Jan. 3