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Town of Reading <br />Board of Cemetery Trustees <br />Tuesday, May 5, 1998 <br />Pursuant to a meeting legally posted, the meeting of May 5, 1998 convened at 6:00 P.M. <br />in the Berger Room, Reading Town Hall Annex, Reading, MA 01867 <br />Present: Daniel Driscoll, Chairman <br />John Silvaggi, Vice-Chairman <br />Mary Vincent, Secretary <br />William Brown <br />Roc O'Connell <br />Robert Keating, Superintendent of Cemeteries was also in attendance. <br />Review of Past Meeting Minutes <br />The minutes were accepted on a motion by William Brown, seconded by John Silvaggi. <br />Review of Parks/Forestry and Cemetery Division Consolidation <br />Robert Keating has been officially appointed for a six-month trial period as Supervisor of <br />this Division. <br />Tree Donation by Charles McDonald at Charles Lawn <br />The Cemetery Trustees accept with grateful appreciation the generous gift of three <br />Japanese cherry trees donated by Charles McDonald. These trees have been planted at <br />Charles Lawn in memory of Norma M. McDonald and Elvino A. Abate. <br />Memorial Day Preparations <br />Due to the surge of warm weather in April the lawns at all cemeteries are green and <br />mowing has been done. The flowering shrubs should also be in bloom for Memorial <br />Day. Services will be held at all four cemeteries. <br />Wood End Update <br />Superintendent Keating has received a 1 year extension on completion of the rear of <br />Wood End from the Conservation Committee. The Highway Department will do the <br />drainage work required. <br />Receipts <br />Receipts were reviewed by the Board. <br />