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Residents and board members raise cemetery maintenance concerns; budget line suggested
Summary
Speakers reported broken fences and overgrown grass at local cemeteries and noted some stones are delaminating. One board member cited another town that sets aside $3,000 annually for cemetery upkeep; the board discussed adding a cemetery line to next year's budget and obtaining repair quotes.
Multiple attendees raised concerns about maintenance at village cemeteries, reporting broken fencing, high grass and fragile headstones that need professional care. One speaker said the fence in the village cemetery is broken and mowing has been difficult due to dryness; another cited a town that sets aside $3,000 annually for cemetery care and suggested the select board consider a budget line for recurring maintenance.
Board members agreed the need is ongoing and recommended obtaining quotes for initial repairs and considering a recurring budget allocation. Staff said they would follow up with a contractor contact (Jeff Potter) to get estimates and return with recommendations during the budget process.
