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Residents urge cemetery preservation and better local outreach after River Rocks festival
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Summary
Public commenters at the Green River council meeting thanked organizers for River Rocks but urged better local advertising, and volunteers described progress and needs at the old cemetery, requesting city support for weed control, a gate and signage.
Multiple residents used the council's public-comment time on April 14 to highlight local events and preservation work. A speaker thanked organizers of the River Rocks festival but said local participation was low and urged the city to place event information on official channels (city website, Facebook, Epicenter pages) well in advance.
Volunteer Leanne provided a detailed report on restoration of the old cemetery: volunteers have filled sinkholes, removed glass and debris, and are planning a front entrance gate, signage and a guest book to record visitors and family contacts. Leanne asked the city to consider periodic weed spraying or a short-term dumpster during cleanup windows, and solicited donations (benches, buckets, wreath materials) and volunteer time, noting that school groups could help with flowers and history projects.
Speakers also suggested modest safety measures around the veterans memorial—temporary boulders or curb-line adjustments—to prevent vehicle strikes until a permanent replacement (expected in September) can be installed. Council members thanked volunteers and asked staff to follow up on weed control and any short-term needs.
Council did not take immediate formal action on these requests but acknowledged the volunteers and directed staff to consider operational support where feasible.