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Historic Cemeteries Commission reports volunteer work, seeks more helpers
Summary
The Cranston Historic Cemeteries Commission presented its annual report and described volunteer-driven cleanup efforts; commissioners urged residents to help maintain small historic plots across the city.
The Cranston Historic Cemeteries Commission brought its annual report to the City Council on July 28, highlighting volunteer-driven preservation and cleanup efforts across small, neighborhood cemeteries.
A commission representative, Mr. Hill, answered council questions and described the group’s reliance on volunteers, neighborhood caretakers and occasional assistance from out-of-town experienced arborists for large tree removals. Hill said the commission uses a Facebook page to post events and that it has “about 3,000 followers,” and he provided an email contact (jhchcc167@gmail.com) for those who want to get involved.
Council members praised the commission’s work. Councilman Campopiano thanked volunteers for their respectful stewardship and asked whether the commission keeps a list of volunteers; Hill confirmed the group maintains a roster and agreed to provide a list to the council for recognition. Councilman Trappacanti described examples of recent cleanup work, including the removal and cutting up of large fallen trees and organizing Saturday volunteer efforts to restore visibility at a Park Avenue site.
The commission said it coordinates work so that volunteers who live near a cemetery take responsibility for day-to-day upkeep, with the commission assisting on larger projects and organizing headstone-cleaning demonstrations.
No formal council action was taken. Council members asked the commission to provide a volunteer list at year-end so volunteers can be publicly recognized.
