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City names Derek Waite Payson sexton; new role to focus on cemetery care
Summary
Payson announced Derek Waite as the city's new sexton. Waite introduced his family and said he plans to treat the cemetery as a special place and welcome visitors; council members praised his commitment and staff noted cemetery maintenance and restroom repainting efforts.
Mayor announced Derek Waite as Payson’s new sexton and invited Waite to introduce his family. Waite said he is ‘‘really excited to get down to the cemetery’’ and described the cemetery as ‘‘a special place in the city’’ where people come to remember loved ones.
Council members praised Waite’s dedication and described the cemetery as a sacred community trust. Staff also reported recent cemetery maintenance work, including restroom repainting and office improvements, and said the parks department would continue coordinating clean‑up and future enhancements.
Waite’s appointment was presented as an administrative personnel announcement during staff reports; the council offered congratulations and no formal vote on the appointment was recorded during this meeting.
