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Milltown council to proceed with 11 approved headstones, discusses sectioned restoration plan
Summary
The council confirmed moving forward with 11 previously approved cemetery headstones and discussed a broader plan to divide the cemetery into sections for phased repairs and budgeting; members asked for per‑section cost estimates and clearer rules for monument setting.
The Milltown Town Council confirmed that 11 previously approved cemetery headstones will be completed and discussed options for dividing the cemetery into sections to estimate the total cost and schedule for repair work.
James Harper provided the update on headstone work and sectioning, noting some work had been paused because of wet ground. Council members discussed breaking the cemetery into discrete sections so the town could budget by section and avoid exhausting funds on an early tranche of work. One attendee referenced an illustrative figure of $25,000 per section while cautioning that section sizes and damage vary; the council asked staff and the cemetery committee to produce per‑section counts and estimates for future decision making.
Council members also discussed the need for clearer monument setting guidelines and a committee review of cemetery rules, including marking plots and ensuring monuments are placed in the correct locations. The council agreed to proceed with the 11 headstones that had been previously approved and to review sectioned estimates in warmer weather so members can inspect sections in person.
Why it matters: Milltown’s cemetery includes older sections with concentrated maintenance needs; the discussion frames whether to repair by prioritized sections or continue with piecemeal approvals. Council members emphasized the need for documented rules for monument companies and for section‑level cost clarity before larger funding commitments.
