1996-09-03 Board of Cemetery Trustees Minutes

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z: Town of Reading Board of Cemetery Trustees b Tuesday, September 3, 1996 a Pursuant to a meeting legally posted, the meeting of September 3, 1996 convened at 8:03 P.M. in the Berger Room, Reading Town Hall Annex, Reading, MA. Present: Daniel F. Driscoll, Chairman Mary Vincent, Secretary Randolph Harrison William Brown Robert Keating, Superintendent of Cemeteries was also in attendance. Old Business Prior to convening at Town Hall, the Trustees met at Wood End Cemetery for a visual report-in-progress. The Trustees were very pleased with how work is progressing. The Trustees would like it noted that the vision and hard work of Robert Keating and his crew should be commended. Superintendent Keating hopes that sale of lots may begin next fall (1997). The Trustees returned to Town Hall to conduct the rest of their meeting. Review of Past Meeting Minutes On a motion by Randolph Harrison, seconded by William Brown, the minutes were accepted unanimously. Columbarium Options Superintendent Keating presented the Trustees with a report on the possibility of having a Columbarium structure at Wood End. He presented the Trustees with different types of Columbariums that are available. He will present more on this at a later meeting. Forest Glen Renovations. There is an on-going problem with the lawn at Forest Glen due to the drought conditions which have existed. Superintendent Keating feels this will be a work in progress for several years to come. Receipts and Trust Fund Report The receipts and Trust Fund report were reviewed by the Trustees.