Rural Cemetery stone water tower restoration | southborough.infohttps://southborough.info/issues/rural-cemetery-water-tower/2026-10-15T23:35:55-04:00Community Preservation Committee, Mon, Aug 3: Rural Cemetery water tower restoration project deferralhttps://southborough.info/topics/FJ17Q-csvXQ/12026-08-03T12:00:00ZThe committee discussed the status of the Rural Cemetery water tower restoration application. Officials agreed that due to consultant workloads, the project will not be ready for the fall and will instead be prepared for the spring Annual Town Meeting. Outcome: The application is deferred to the spring Annual Town Meeting round.Community Preservation Committee, Tue, Jul 21: Rural Cemetery water tower project updatehttps://southborough.info/topics/QD_9SgG4w3I/52026-07-21T12:00:00ZA committee member reported that the Historical Commission is moving forward with an application for an architectural and engineering assessment of the historic water tower at Rural Cemetery. Alternate proposals to convert the tower into a columbarium have been dropped, and the restoration study will likely be targeted for 2027 Annual Town Meeting rather than the fall. Outcome: Informational update only; no action taken.Community Preservation Committee, Thu, Jun 11: Rural Cemetery stone water tower restorationhttps://southborough.info/topics/wXmki6I0Q3k/22026-06-11T12:00:00ZThe Historical Commission representative provided an update on the proposed restoration of the historic stone water tower in the Rural Cemetery. Discussions remain largely stalled due to pending structural and cost consultant evaluations, as well as jurisdiction and coordination issues with the Rural Cemetery Committee. Proponents may withdraw the application from the fall warrant if alternative non-CPA solutions or independent plans proceed. Outcome: Update received; project status remains pending.