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Historic Congress Square fountain to be reinstalled before Dogwood Festival

Orleans Town Council · August 8, 2026
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Summary

Town Superintendent Daniel Houchin told the Orleans Town Council the town fountain is being refurbished and that plumbing and electrical updates should allow reinstallation by the Dogwood Festival later this spring.

Town Superintendent Daniel Houchin reported the town's fountain is undergoing refurbishment and that the project includes updates to plumbing and electrical systems. He said the fountain "is expected to be reinstalled and fully functioning in time for the upcoming Dogwood Festival."

Houchin's update was part of the council's routine reports. The council did not vote on additional funding for the fountain during the March 19 meeting; the superintendent gave a timeline and noted the work will conclude this spring. No specific contractor or total refurbishment cost was specified in the record.