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Wendell board leaves public hearing open on request to relocate 1860s grave from Buckstage Trail
Summary
The Wendell Town Board left a public hearing open and set a decision date for May 26 after descendants and staff raised questions about potential additional graves, excavation methods, and family outreach for a petition to move the remains of Leonard Rhodes from 3130 Buckstage Trail to Greenmount Cemetery.
The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners left a public hearing open and set the matter for decision on May 26 after hearing family concerns and technical questions about a developer’s request to disinter and relocate the grave of Leonard Rhodes from 3130 Buckstage Trail to Greenmount Cemetery.
The petition, presented by a representative of Richard Grubb & Associates, says the move is needed to accommodate the Marshburn Manor development and that the remains would be reinterred with perpetual care at Greenmount. Town staff told the board the petitioner published required legal notices and that a removal of grave certificate must be filed with the Wake County Register of Deeds after relocation, as required by state law.
The case drew an emotional public comment from Britney…
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