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Joe Alamante appointed to Bellingham Cemetery Commission
Summary
The Select Board appointed Joe Alamante to the cemetery commission after Alamante described a desire to advocate for residents with cemetery concerns; the motion passed with one abstention.
The Select Board voted to appoint Joe Alamante to the town cemetery commission on June 1.
Alamante told the board he is motivated by personal ties to local cemeteries and a desire to help residents who “feel they don't have a voice” when they have cemetery questions. “I would try to advocate for the people because people feel I don't have a voice,” he said.
Board members thanked Alamante for stepping up and moved, seconded and approved the appointment; the meeting record shows an abstention on the vote.
Provenance: Introduction of Alamante’s application and his remarks (SEG 100–SEG 136); motion, second and vote to appoint (SEG 231–SEG 236).
What happens next: Alamante will serve on the cemetery commission per the town appointment process; the board and staff welcomed him and noted coordination with cemetery staff and DPW.
