HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-06-04 Board of Cemetery Trustees MinutesTown of Reading
Board of Cemetery Trustees
Tuesday, June 4, 1996
Pursuant to a meeting legally posted the meeting of June 4, 1996, 1996 convened at 7:30 P.M. in
the Berger Room, Reading Town Hall Annex, Reading, MA.
Present: John M. Silvaggi, Chairman
Joyce Miller, Vice Chairman
May Vincent, Secretary
Daniel F. Driscoll
Robert Keating, `Superintendent of Cemeteries was also in attendance. Also Ronald O'Connell,
and William Brown candidates for the Board of Cemetery Trustees
Review of Past Meeting Minutes
On a motion by Daniel Driscoll, seconded by Joyce Miller, the minutes were accepted
unanimously.
Joyce Miller
As this was Joyce Miller's last meeting after serving on the Board for over 15 years, John Silvaggi
thanked her on behalf of the Trustees for all her work through the years. Joyce shared some of
her memories of her many years of service.
Review of Memorial Day
Superintendent Keating said there were compliments and few complaints on the appearance of the
cemeteries. He mentioned the excellent job Frank Driscoll had done on the flags and markers for
deceased veterans and firefighters.
Wood End
Work is ongoing: Leaching pits and catch basins, roadways being graded, wall work will start in
two weeks. There is a tree hearing tomorrow (6/15/96). The lawn will be put in using compost
and loam from Strout Ave. refuse pile.
Receipts
65 burials - about the same as last year at this time.
New Business
Green barrels have been put in the cemeteries.
Next Meeting
The next scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, July 2 at 7:30 P.M.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary R. Vincent, Secretary
