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Hendry County hears public outcry over cemetery cleanups; plans ordinance review and improved notification
Summary
Residents and commissioners clashed Tuesday over county cemetery cleanup procedures after staff removed items from graves. The board directed staff to improve notification and bring cemetery rules and enforcement back as an agenda item.
Public speakers and commissioners on Tuesday pressed Hendry County officials to improve how the county notifies families before removing items from grave sites, and the board agreed to revisit cemetery rules and enforcement procedures.
Several residents described items removed from grave plots and asked the county to stop removing mementos without adequate notice. Jennifer Atkinson, whose daughter’s grave was discussed during the meeting, said she regularly maintains a bordered plot and objected after staff removed solar lights:…
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