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The gathering took place in the park following an annual local Halloween parade.
Somers Historical Society member Grace Zimmermann called the dedication a “culmination of a number of public and private initiatives to protect the town’s historic resources.”
Zimmermann also recapped the park's history, mentioning that the site was donated in the 1960s and that improvements were added, such as the gazebo. She also noted the water trough's previous located, which was by Route 202, calling the corridor a “very, very busy road.”
The trough was moved earlier this year, according to a commemorative plaque. It was repeatedly noted at the dedication that volunteers helped with the effort, including with the provisioning of supplies.
Somers Supervisor Rick Morrissey spoke proudly of the initiative.
“This is just yet another example of what makes this town such a wonderful place to live," he said.
The supervisor also praised the volunteerism of people in the area, saying that the “town is run by its volunteers.”
Steven Delzio, a member of the Somers Chamber of Commerce board, played a key role in the idea to move the trough.
Delzio, who owns a nearby store called The Mexican Shack, also recalled growing up in Somers and passing by the trough.
“I’m proud to be here today to complete this project that was started years ago and to dedicate this trough today to the Town of Somers," he said.
Delzio repeatedly praised volunteers who assisted with the move, thanking by name those who helped.
“You are what Somers is all about," he said.
Arnold Guyot, a member of the Somers Zoning Board of Appeals and a friend of Delzio's, was among the supporters of the effort. He described the matter as a “community effort" and praised Delzio.
Guyot also noted that he is a lifelong Somers resident.
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