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Buckfield clarifies 'perpetual care' limits for Damon Cemetery, warns volunteers or budget increase needed
Summary
Town staff explained what the cemetery perpetual care fund covers, disclosed the trust balance and recurring costs, and urged residents to volunteer or accept a higher budget to increase service levels.
Town staff and the Buckfield Select Board discussed Damon Cemetery maintenance and the limits of “perpetual care” at the May 27 meeting, urging residents to volunteer or support a budget increase if they want more frequent or higher-level maintenance.
Public works staff described ‘‘perpetual care’’ on a new town webpage as ‘‘mowing. It's weed whacking, grass, seeds when it's needed, filling in low spots, the general maintenance of the facility. It does not include headstone repair.’’ The board and staff said headstone repairs and extensive restoration are not covered by perpetual care and that the town lacks funds and staff time to perform…
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