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Sexton reports improved mowing compliance; trustees approve MOCA membership and discuss signage
Summary
Sexton Pete Lammert said extra help has improved mowing after contractor Hoppe missed cuttings due to rain and gate-time issues; trustees unanimously approved a $40 five-year MOCA membership and asked staff to follow up on sign replacement and the Acadia Project publication.
Sexton and trustee Pete Lammert told the Thomaston Village Cemetery Trustees on June 26 that heavy rains and a 3:00 p.m. gate closure at the town dumping site had hampered the contractor Hoppe’s ability to remove lawn cuttings, leading to missed mowings. After additional pressure and extra labor, mowing quality has improved and the cemetery is moving toward compliance ahead of the July 4 parade and the Knox wreath-laying ceremony.
An assistant sexton reported that Sandy Moore had sent a letter of mowing violation to contractor Hoppe; Hoppe replied with an apology. Trustees discussed the importance of timely grounds maintenance, noting that some burials do not match recorded lot positions; Pete Lammert said he is working with lot owners to resolve placement discrepancies.
On new business, trustees unanimously approved a $40 payment for a five-year membership in the Maine Old Cemetery Association (MOCA) and asked Sue Christensen to follow up on a proposed collaboration with MOCA for the Acadia Project publication. Trustees also noted the need to replace a cemetery sign near the maintenance building and will ask Peggy McCrea to research options.
During public comment a family member reported that a vehicle squeezing past a parked truck ran over a flat stone; no identifying details were provided and trustees apologized to those present.
