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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-11-04 Board of Cemetery Trustees MinutesTown of Reading Board of Cemetery Trustees Tuesday, December 2, 1997 - Pursuant to a meeting legally posted, the meeting of December 2, 1997 convened at 6:00 P.M. in the Berger Room, Reading Town Hall Annex, Reading, MA 01867 Present: Daniel F. Driscoll, Chairman John Silvaggi, Vice-Chairman Mary Vincent, Secretary William Brown Randolph Harrison Roc O'Connell Robert Keating, Superintendent of Cemeteries was also in attendance. Review of Past Meeting Minutes The minutes were accepted on a motion by John Silvaggi, seconded by Randolph Harrison. Corrine Peterson's Request The Board reviewed Mrs. Peterson's request for a single grave site with monument privilege at Wood End. Superintendent Keating reviewed for the Board why restrictions on monuments on single grave lots had been in our rules and regulations since 1847 when Laurel Hill was the only cemetery in Reading. After much discussion on the open topography of Wood End and how the close proximity of single graves with monuments would look, the Board decided to maintain the current rules and regulations which do not allow this. The vote was 6 to 0 to deny Mrs. Peterson's request for a monument. Superintendent Keating will send her a letter informing her of the Board's decision. Woodend Update The fill has all been brought to Wood End using in-house help. There have been 3 burials at the Cemetery and pre-need lots are selling. Superintendent Keating said that Charles Lawn sales are up too. New Business % New signs are being made for all the Cemeteries with the rules and regulations for flowers and no in-ground planting of plants. Receipts We are about 30 interments behind this same period last year. Receipts were reviewed by the Trustees. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M. The next meeting of the Trustees will be Tuesday, January 6, 1997 at 6:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Mary R. ~i cent Secretary G'