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Board accepts $6,000 cemetery transfer but flags stewardship and maintenance follow-up
Summary
The town agreed to accept a $6,000 transfer from a cemetery association but discussed the legal and operational obligations that could follow; members asked staff to form a follow‑up plan and consult highway/cemetery leads.
The Hillsdale Town Board voted to accept a $6,000 transfer from a local cemetery association, while several members cautioned the board to clarify whether accepting funds would legally obligate the town to assume full maintenance and ownership.
Board members discussed forming a committee, consulting staff who manage cemetery work, and reviewing any donor stipulations. A board member noted the town only receives about $1,200 per year for cemetery maintenance and that some local burial sites have been effectively abandoned; members asked staff to meet with the highway superintendent and others who handle maintenance to prepare an action plan before making stewardship decisions.
The board agreed to accept the funds but directed follow‑up to determine whether the cemetery had been formally bequeathed to the town and what conditions, if any, accompanied the transfer. Members emphasized the need for clarity on maintenance responsibilities before making long‑term commitments.
