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Ludlow commissioners vote to eliminate 25% pre-bought-lot discount, effective Oct. 1
Summary
Following a debate over eligibility and grandfathering, the Ludlow board voted 3–1 on March 18 to remove a 25% discount on interments in pre-purchased lots, with the change to take effect Oct. 1, 2026; the 50% veterans discount will remain.
The Ludlow Board of Cemetery Commissioners debated and then voted to remove a 25% discount previously applied to interment charges for pre-purchased lots. The discussion focused on whether the discount should apply only to people named on deeds or to anyone buried in a pre-purchased lot. Sexton Doug Sheehan asked for clarification on eligibility, and some commissioners favored preserving a veteran discount while eliminating the broader 25% benefit.
Shannon Stark moved to remove the 25% discount and to make the change effective October 1, 2026; Bob Brandt seconded the amendment. The amended motion passed with three votes in favor and one opposed (Bruce Schmidt). Board members debated grandfathering timelines, administrative complexity, and whether the change should be publicized on the town website; Doug Sheehan observed that "most people do not know, but it is on the town website," while George Tucker, Jr. said a related rule "is not listed on page 4 of the Rules and Regulations." The board directed staff to circulate redlined regulation updates and to review price schedules ahead of the next meeting.
The 50% veteran discount was left intact. Commissioners discussed a start date to avoid sudden confusion among residents and to allow time for public notice; the board chose Oct. 1, 2026 as the effective date.
