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Commission says certified title search needed before Newtown Cemetery work; ground‑penetrating radar planned afterward
Summary
The Nantucket Cemetery Commission was told a certified title search is needed to define legal bounds for Newtown Cemetery before physical work can proceed; commissioners said ground‑penetrating radar (GPR) would follow formal action and a warrant article process.
The Nantucket Cemetery Commission discussed the legal and procedural steps needed to formalize Newtown Cemetery’s boundaries and pursue on‑the‑ground work, including a certified title search and a future ground‑penetrating radar survey.
Commissioners said the certified title would identify the “meets and bounds” the town can rely on to avoid later title challenges. Vicky Marsh, town council, and other commissioners noted the conservative approach is intended to prevent claims from any parties who might assert ownership…
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