2010 annual town report - Town of Ashburnham, Massachusetts

Historic Water Trough Moved to Winchester ParkIn the fall of 2010, the Historic Water Trough located in front of the Victorian HouseRestaurant for many years was moved by the DPW to a new permanent location behind theTown Hall in Winchester Park.The water trough had been leased to the Saccone’s, who owned and operated the VictorianHouse Restaurant on Maple Street for approximately 30 years, as a decorative ornament. TheSaccone’s refurbished the water trough to a black finish and purchased a three-tiered centraltower in keeping with the style.When the Victorian House Restaurant closed its doors, the Saccone’s gratefully returned thewater trough along with the tower that they purchased, to the Town. The DPW worked to cleanthe water trough and then moved it to the perfect spot in Winchester Park behind the Town Hallwhere it can be enjoyed by the residents of Ashburnham.Photo courtesy of Betsy Dillbeck – Ashburnham Hometown News.2