Greenland Board of Selectmen meeting addresses cemetery mapping errors, signage and volunteer headstone repairs

Summary

At a meeting associated with the Greenland Board of Selectmen, caretakers discussed a red‑tagged backflow valve in the school basement, relocation of a transfer‑station sign and stone, inaccurate cemetery mapping at Prospect Hill, notification procedures for funeral homes, and a volunteer repair day tentatively scheduled for July.

Members meeting in a local cemetery oversight session (materials reference the Greenland Board of Selectmen) reviewed operations and next steps for Prospect Hill and other local cemeteries, including mapping corrections, signage and volunteer stone repairs.

The meeting opened with a facilities update: S2 reported, “The water is turned on,” but added that the backflow assembly in the school basement had been red‑tagged after failing the annual test. “It didn't pass the backflow test,” S2 said, and noted the red tag did not specify which valve component failed. Participants agreed the town of Portsmouth performs testing and that the group should request the town report and confirm whether a licensed plumber is required for repair; S2 said rebuild kits exist and estimated a rebuild cost near $300 but observed replacement is sometimes more economical.

Signage and monument placement were next. S1 said the group found a large rock for a proposed cemetery marker and reported conversations with the town about moving the transfer‑station sign; S3 said the…

Greenland Board of Selectmen meeting addresses cemetery mapping errors, signage and volunteer headstone repairs

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