Cedar Fort Cemetery Committee keeps existing summer watering schedule

At its May 4, 2026 meeting, the Town of Cedar Fort Cemetery Committee confirmed it will keep the current summer watering schedule after Town Sexton Harry Draper reported the schedule “had worked well during the previous season.”

Committee members said the signage posted at the cemetery — which instructs visitors to water no more than two days per week for thirty minutes at a time — accurately reflects the existing policy. After discussion, members agreed the policy remains effective and no modifications were necessary; no formal motion was made regarding the watering schedule.

Why it matters: The watering policy governs visitor-supplied irrigation and helps the town manage water use and preserve burial grounds during the dry season. Maintaining the current schedule avoids immediate changes to volunteer and visitor routines while leaving open the option to revisit the policy if issues arise.

Committee action and next steps: Sexton Harry Draper reported on past performance; the Committee recorded no objections and did not schedule follow-up action. The meeting’s other substantive item — grant-match requirements for a cemetery mapping project — was discussed separately and did not alter the watering policy.