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Council hears concerns about cemetery upkeep ahead of Memorial Day; volunteer cleanup discussed
Summary
Council members and volunteers raised concerns about rocky ground, sprinkler coverage and debris at the town cemetery ahead of Memorial Day. Members discussed posting for volunteers and arranging cleanup; no formal funding decision was taken at the meeting.
Council members discussed the condition of the town cemetery and plans for cleanup before Memorial Day, noting areas of poor turf coverage, rocky ground and sprinkler problems.
One council member described ground conditions as "rocky" near a recently built bird pit and said the council has added a gate and power at a west fence to secure the area. Members noted the cemetery has spots that sprinklers do not reach and that some turf areas may need to be dug up and reworked. A speaker suggested asking the senior group to perform a service project to begin cleanup and watering ahead of Memorial Day.
Council members proposed posting a short volunteer call on the town's Facebook page and at the library, with a plan to begin work the following Monday if volunteers respond. Members emphasized they expect more work and watering will be needed and that maintenance staffing levels for the summer remain a concern.
No formal action or appropriation for cemetery repairs was recorded at the meeting; the council discussed outreach and volunteer coordination only.
