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Staff reports Veterans Day procession, Civil War monument rededication and cemetery operations
Summary
Staff updated the Concord Cemetery Committee on upcoming Veterans Day ceremonies, a Civil War monument rededication in Monument Square, ongoing HSI survey work for cemetery planning, and recent burial/lot sales figures.
Town cemetery staff told the Cemetery Committee on Nov. 6 about several near‑term events and operational updates. Staff said Veterans Day in the cemetery will include a flag retirement ceremony and a procession leading to a flag raising at the main flagpole, with participation by a U.S. Navy representative; more information will be posted on the town website.
Staff also announced a Civil War monument rededication at Monument Square, including unveiling of a new bronze plaque. Staff described recent storm damage and repairs and invited committee members to attend the Saturday ceremony.
On operations, staff said HSI (the consultant under contract) is conducting surveys and drafting layout work for potential cemetery expansion and master‑plan design; staff expect updated documents and cost estimates to be available in early December. For October activity, the transcript records 12 cremations and four single grave lots sold; the transcript wording was garbled in places, so the committee should confirm those counts with the town records if precise numbers are required.
These items were presented as informational updates; no formal policy changes were proposed during the staff report. The committee moved on to other business, including a repurchase motion and review of the master plan.
