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Town of Reading
Board of Cemetery Trustees
Tuesday, September 9, 1997
Pursuant to a meeting legally posted, the meeting of September 9, 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
Robert Keating, Superintendent of Cemeteries was also in attendance.
Review of Past Meeting Minutes
The minutes were accepted on a motion by William Brown, seconded by Randolph
Harrison.
Woodend Update and Dedication Discussion
The Public Works crews are still screening gravel and bringing it to the site. Outside
contractors will be available if needed. Superintendent Keating has ordered plantings to
be put in late October.
Dedication: Sunday, October 5, 1997 at 2:30 P.M.
Reverend Alan Bond will represent Reading Clergy. Veteran's groups will also be
represented. It has been difficult to receive a commitment from the R.M.H.S. Band for
this date. The Trustees felt that the Veteran's groups might have a suitable person to play
during the flag raising.
New Business
Dan and Joan Paglia came before the Board to ask for a waiver on the non-resident fee
for purchasing a lot. The Paglia's just sold their home after living in Reading for 27
years. Mrs. Paglia had called during the summer regarding when Woodend would be
open. After discussion, the Board amended our policy on non-residents to read: Former
Reading residents may purchase a lot before November 1, 1997 and the non-resident fee
will be waived. This motion was made by Randolph Harrison, seconded by Daniel
Driscoll. It was passed unanimously. The thanked the Trustees and Superintendent
Keating for the Boards decision.
Charles McDonald, Jr. has donated a new flag to Charles Lawn in memory of his wife.
Superintendent Keating repeated that a firm he has contacted feels that the Laurel Hill
obelisk could be pressure washed then treated with water sealer to preserve the engraved
names on it. This could be done for about $2,800.00.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M. The next meeting of the Trustees will lie Tuesday,
September 30, 1997 at 6:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary R. Vi c nt
Secretary