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Town keeps $20,000 annual set‑aside for historic cemetery maintenance and managed access
Summary
Commissioners confirmed a recurring $20,000 allocation for maintenance of a town historic cemetery, including tree removal and a proposed guided walking path with restricted access; staff said the money comes from a standing fund established several years ago.
Commissioners and staff discussed and confirmed a $20,000 annual allocation intended for maintenance of the town’s historic cemetery during the Sept. 23 final budget hearing. Staff said the line item is a standing set‑aside not to exceed $20,000 and that expenditures vary year to year.
Staff described past uses of the fund, saying most of last year’s money paid for hurricane-related tree removal. They also said the town intends to establish a guided walking path through the site, adding the cemetery is not open to the public and would require a certified guide for access. Staff said maintenance and limited improvements are expected to be contracted services.
The $20,000 allocation remained in the final budget as a designated fund for cemetery maintenance; no separate motion was required beyond approval of the overall budget.
