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Norwich trustees approve oversized headstone and reappoint seasonal cemetery worker
Summary
Trustees approved a headstone larger than five feet for Section C, Lot 43–44 for Rodrigo Rodriguez and reappointed seasonal cemetery laborer Rick Rapp at $21/hour effective April 20, 2026; both motions passed unanimously.
At their April 7 meeting, the Norwich Township Board of Trustees approved a request to place a headstone exceeding five feet in Section C, Lot 43–44, Graves 1 and 2, for an individual identified in the record as Rodrigo Rodriguez. Trustee Brian Rothenberg moved and Trustee Trish Barker seconded the motion; the vote was recorded as Hykes — Yes; Rothenberg — Yes; Barker — Yes.
The board also approved reappointing seasonal Cemetery and Road Department laborer Rick Rapp, effective April 20, 2026, at an hourly rate adjusted to $21 and limited to 40 hours per week. Trustees noted Mr. Rapp has held seasonal work in the department since 2020. The motion to reappoint was moved by Trustee Barker, seconded by Trustee Rothenberg, and passed unanimously.
Robbie Thomas, Cemetery Sexton and Road Superintendent, was listed as present for cemetery and road items during the meeting. Trustees did not record additional conditions or a separate fee structure tied to the headstone approval during the motion.
Both motions were regular personnel and cemetery items recorded in the board's minutes and carried by unanimous vote.
