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Volunteers scarce for cemetery stone cleaning; committee seeks broader outreach
Summary
Cemetery volunteers report low turnout for stone‑cleaning work; committee plans outreach to high school guidance, Council on Aging and the historical society and scheduled a final workday Sept. 27.
Members of the Cemetery Committee told the Selectboard on Sept. 22 that volunteer turnout for a stone‑cleaning project has been low and that more outreach is planned.
Dan Hildebrand and Gardner reported limited volunteer numbers and described ongoing work to clean and upright stones; they scheduled a final workday for Sept. 27. Jen Roberts recommended outreach to the high school guidance office for student volunteer hours, posting on the community Facebook page and contacting the Council on Aging. Dan said the historical society has also been assisting.
Why it matters: Cemetery maintenance affects historic preservation and burial site integrity; recruiting volunteers and planning for next year’s contractor work were discussed to sustain the project.
What’s next: Volunteers will be recruited through school and community channels; the committee plans to hire the stone‑cleaning contractor again next year to continue restoration efforts.
