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Excavating firm and commissioners pledge volunteer work; commission to pursue VOCA grant
Summary
Blanchard Excavating and Commissioner Tony Ziter offered donated excavation and services for Caswell’s driveway and drainage; commissioners also agreed to coordinate with a scholarship recipient to pursue a Vermont Old Cemetery Association (VOCA) grant (match $1 for $2 up to $1,000).
Blanchard Excavating agreed to donate time and equipment for excavation and drainage work at the Caswell burial ground as part of the right‑of‑way/access project. Commissioner Tony Ziter also offered to donate his time and services. The donations are recorded as contributions to driveway/parking improvements and drainage work connected to the access effort.
The commissioners discussed funding and agreed to coordinate with the scholarship winner to apply for a Vermont Old Cemetery Association (VOCA) grant for cemetery repairs and maintenance. The minutes note the VOCA match: "$1.00 for every $2.00 up to a total grant amount of $1000." The commission also emphasized notifying property owners before any fieldwork begins.
