Brighton denies discrimination in Nativity scene lawsuit

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The town of Brighton has formally denied allegations that it discriminated against two Christian residents who sought permission to erect religious holiday displays in Twelve Corners Memorial Park.

In a 22-page response filed on Oct. 9 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, the town and Supervisor Bill Moehle deny violating the constitutional rights of Brighton residents Gennaro Polverino and Jesse Siegfried, who sued after unsuccessful efforts to obtain permission for a Christmas Nativity scene and an Easter banner, respectively…

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