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Residents press Select Board to close Avenue 1 at Village Cemetery; board tables decision for public feedback
Summary
A resident asked the board to permanently close Avenue 1 through the oldest part of Village Cemetery, citing repeated damage to historic headstones; board members heard public concern and correspondence, discussed alternatives and voted to table the closure for further input.
A resident urged the Select Board to permanently close Avenue 1 at Village Cemetery to prevent vehicle damage to older, vulnerable grave markers. The resident said headstones near the corner have been knocked down multiple times and urged the town to stop allowing vehicular traffic through the oldest section.
Board members acknowledged there has been correspondence both supporting and opposing closure. Some members suggested mitigation options — improving the route, placing protective corner posts, or restricting seasonal access — rather than a permanent closure. After discussion, a motion to table the matter passed so the board can gather additional feedback and correspondence and consult the road commission.
The board directed staff to collect recent correspondence and public comments and to return the item at a future meeting after receiving further input from residents and the road commission.
