Ludlow cemetery board debates limits on grave decorations
Summary
Board members discussed limiting decorations to two solar lights and two potted plants per grave, asked the sexton and staff to research other towns’ rules (Chester cited), and agreed to return with a formal proposal.
Board member Scott Baitz and others debated setting a standard for decorations per lot, with several members suggesting limits to reduce maintenance burdens and safety concerns. Suggestions included "2 solar lights and 2 pots" per grave and size restrictions; Chester was cited as an example that allows only hanging plants and no items on the ground.
Doug Sheehan noted specific problem cases (a grave with a cow and a windmill) and asked for clear guidance; Scott Baitz said he "does not like the term 'unsightly.'" Penny Wu and Sheehan will research policies used by other cemeteries and return with a recommended rule set for the commission to consider.
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