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Trenton to seek bids for cemetery graves and site prep as council works through grant paperwork
Summary
The council approved a plan to solicit bids for cemetery grave digging and site‑prep work while continuing to finalize related grant paperwork; members said the town has been told current pay rates may be too low and that a public notice will be included in the newsletter.
Trenton councilors said they will issue a public solicitation for bids to contract cemetery grave digging and preparation work after concerns were raised about the town’s current burial‑service rates.
Council members said some contractors have told them the town’s current payment for grave digging is insufficient. To verify market rates and broaden options, the council agreed to advertise and accept bids and to mail details in the upcoming town newsletter and post on social media.
Context and funding: Councilors said the cemetery project has grant funding allocated (the council discussed an amount in the tens of thousands and later referenced roughly $70,000 in grant funding for cemetery improvements in conversation), but paperwork for the grant has required multiple resubmissions. Staff said the grant was approved but paperwork has had to be re-filed and the town is awaiting final confirmation before construction begins.
Next steps: The council instructed staff to include the bid notice in the newsletter and on Trenton’s Facebook page and to solicit bids in the near term. Council members said they will review bids and return to the agenda to consider award and contract terms once bids are received and paperwork for the grant is finalized.
Ending: The council will proceed with a public bid process and additional outreach to ensure potential contractors receive the solicitation.
