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Historic commission clears water bottle‑filling station at Exchange Park; DPW to install
Summary
The commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for the Harwich Water & Wastewater Department to install an ADA‑accessible water bottle‑filling station at Exchange Park (case HH2026‑21); town staff said the existing historic trough cannot be replaced and DPW will handle installation and maintenance.
Bob Young, representing the Harwich Water & Wastewater Department, asked the commission to approve a certificate of appropriateness for an ADA‑accessible water bottle‑filling station at Exchange Park. "The existing one can't be replaced," Young said, noting the historic trough is set in stone and its water line was cut years ago, so the new unit must go in a nearby, visible location that meets health‑code requirements.
Town representatives said DPW will lead installation and maintenance and that the project is one step in a broader effort to improve the park's usability, including better bike‑rack placement and kiosk renovations. Jim Mulcahy confirmed that DPW and town engineering staff are prepared to coordinate installation and that the town has scope drawings prepared through its engineer.
Commissioners asked whether the unit needs electricity (it does not) and discussed location and accessibility; commissioners generally supported siting the unit where it will be visible and convenient to pedestrians and cyclists. The commission closed the public hearing and approved the certificate as shown in the submitted plans.
Case and procedural details: Case HH2026‑21; filing date 06/26/2026; property 702 Main Street (Map 41, Parcel B9). DPW will proceed with installation once planning and any required site coordination with Recreation is complete.
