HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-03-22 ad Hoc Cemetery Site Committee MinutesAd Hoc Cemetery Site Committee
Progress to Date: March 22, 1993
To: Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
I Purpose:
The Cemetery Site Committee focused on "studying possible sites for
additional cemetery space."
2. Committee Members:
Virginia Adams, Edward F. Fuller, Bryan D. Hodgkins, Karol A.
McLaughlin, Joyce K. Miller, Ruth A. Stanieich, Mary R. Vincent
3. Dates of Meetings:
February 2, 8, 25 (1993) March 4, 18, (1993)
4. Report of Progress to Date:
We gathered background information and confirmed the need for
additional cemetery space within the immediate future.
At the present time, there are no sites available which allow
headstones, since Laurel Hill is filled to capacity and Forest Glen is sold
out.
The only available plots are in Charles Lawn and only flat markers are
allowed. Charles Lawn will reach capacity in a relatively short time.
After a review of numerous potential sites, both public and privately
owned, it became abundantly clear that this proposed cemetery will
be the last cemetery developed in Reading due to lack of available
land. Therefore, we feel that anew cemetery must became a priority
issue for the town of Reading and its citizens.
The major concern that this committee has with the Batchelder Field
site is that the acreage is minimal, considering the long terns needs for
space.
We are presently considering alternatives to obtain larger acreage. A
more detailed report will be presented at a Town Meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ruth A. Stanieich, Chair-person