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Township OKs purchase of parcel for Oakwood Cemetery, plans phased Peace Park development
Summary
The DeKalb Township Board approved a resolution to use donated funds to purchase a parcel from First Congregational Church for Oakwood Cemetery expansion and Peace Park. Closing costs and purchase totalled approximately $13,097; landscape architect work and tree surveys were authorized for the next design phase.
DeKalb Township trustees on May 20 approved a resolution to use donated funds to acquire a parcel adjacent to Oakwood Cemetery from First Congregational Church and to proceed with preliminary design for a donor‑funded Peace Park.
Why it matters: The purchase secures land for cemetery expansion, parking and a park development funded by donor‑restricted money. The resolution authorizes payment of the purchase price and closing costs from the Peace Park…
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