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Select Board approves rolling over tree‑management funds for Acton Hill Cemetery cleanup
Summary
The board voted to roll over approximately $1,400 in tree-management funds from FY26 to FY27 to support debris cleanup at Acton Hill Cemetery and directed staff to obtain quotes and clarify whether paid crews or volunteers will perform heavy work.
The Select Board approved a motion to roll over about $1,400 of tree‑management funds from fiscal year 2026 into FY27 to support debris cleanup at Acton Hill Cemetery. Members discussed whether volunteers or paid casual labor should handle heavy cutting, liability concerns around chainsaw work near headstones, and whether mechanical access (small excavator or tractor) is feasible for pieces too large for volunteers to carry.
Board members asked highway staff and volunteer coordinators to get quotes from tree companies for cutting and for cutting-plus-removal so the board can determine whether the anticipated funds will cover the work or whether additional procurement will be necessary. One member said they would volunteer equipment and not accept compensation; others emphasized the need for insured contractors for larger pieces. The board approved rolling the funds and instructed staff to obtain estimates and clarify procurement thresholds.
