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Council accepts Stewards’ donation for Western Cemetery tool shed and restoration work
Summary
Council accepted a donation from the Stewards of the Western Cemetery that funds a tool shed, fence, pathway and other restoration work. Trustees said the group raised about $250,000 from more than 200 donors and coordinated plans with historic-preservation staff; some residents asked for clarity on long-term maintenance and access.
Portland — The City Council accepted a gift of cemetery improvements from the Stewards of the Western Cemetery, a local 501(c)(3) that has led preservation work on the 12-acre, historically significant site.
John Funk, president of the Stewards, told the council the group raised roughly $250,000 for a cluster of projects that include a replacement tool shed, a perimeter fence, a path and stair railings. Funk said the design was reviewed and approved…
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