Chris Howell, representing the Glocester Heritage Society, thanked the council on Oct. 16 for past support and described the society’s ongoing preservation work. Howell said the society maintains three town buildings — the Joe Monstrong store, the Reuben Mason House and the Evans Schoolhouse — and coordinates volunteers to clean and maintain 128 private cemeteries in town.

Howell said volunteers flag veterans and that 60 cemeteries are now under perpetual care through donations. He said the society holds several fundraisers annually, including yard sales in May and September and a raffle; the raffle drawing was scheduled for the Monday following the meeting at the Evans Schoolhouse. Howell said tickets and donations are currently accepted in cash and check at local locations and that the group appreciates community generosity.

Council members thanked Howell for the update. The society’s fundraising events and raffle were promoted to the audience and the meeting record shows the society planned an event and raffle drawing the next day.