Following the recent opening of the new Town Hall at 340 Anawan Street, the Rehoboth Board of Selectmen have withdrawn the public water supply permit at 100 Peck Street.

“It’s a benefit that we’re paying for but there’s no real benefit because (the town employees are ) at 340 Anawan,” Selectman Jim Muri said Monday.

As a result of the board’s vote, the building’s water supply will no longer be tested by the state.
Muri said signs would be posted in areas where water is used, including the bathrooms. The water will be available for washing hands and flushing toilets only.

Selectmen and other town boards are continuing to meet in the building. The Board is waiting until their new location at Francis Farm is available for use.

Selectman Michael Deignan expressed concern about not being able to drink water in the building.

“We could be stuck here for six months,” Deignan said. “I hope not.”

“It will effectively be the same quality of water, it’s just that you can’t certify it,” Muri added.