Noah Kahan Asks Fans to Stop Stealing Vermont Hometown Road Sign

Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan is calling on his dedicated fanbase to cease the removal of a specific street sign in his Vermont hometown, a location that has gained significant attention due to his hit song, “The View Between Villages.”

The artist took to social media to address the issue, explaining that the Alger Brook Road sign in Strafford has been repeatedly stolen by visitors. “To fans traveling to the upper valley, I’ve been informed that the Alger Brook Road sign in Strafford has been repeatedly stolen,” Kahan wrote. “It is a total disrespect to the folks who live on that road and a headache for the town to deal with.”

The sign is immortalized in the lyrics of “The View Between Villages,” which includes the line: “Past Alger Brook Road, I’m over the bridge/A minute from home, but I feel so far from it.” While the frequency of the thefts remains unclear, the situation has become a persistent nuisance for local residents. Kahan has even offered to personally cover the costs for any necessary replacements until a more permanent solution can be implemented.

“I hate that because I put the road name in a song that some people have taken that as an invitation to disrupt the lives of the hardworking and kind folks who frequent it,” Kahan continued in an Instagram story. “I’m really sorry you’re dealing with this.”

Beyond the immediate issue of the sign, Kahan emphasized the importance of respecting the privacy of his community. As his fan base has expanded significantly over the past few years, he urged followers to be mindful of the sanctuary his hometown provides. “I feel I should again remind you all about how deeply protective I am over my family’s privacy, and of the sanctuary of where I am from,” he stated. “Please don’t disturb these places or people.”

In a recent interview, Kahan reflected on the significance of returning to Vermont to craft his latest project, The Great Divide. He noted that the environment allowed him to reconnect with his creative roots, stating, “Coming here made it seem like I was making music as a hobby again, which was how I always did it. I couldn’t get back to myself in the same exact way. I knew that that was over. But this allowed me that middle ground.”