Hi Nancy,

Have you looked into the Connecticut Gravestone Network? I know they have worked with other municipalities on their historic cemeteries. 

 http://www.ctgravestones.com

They should at least be able to provide you with links to useful resources. 

-Sarah

Sarah Sportman, PhD
Archaeological & Historical Services,  Inc. 
Storrs, CT
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> On Aug 24, 2015, at 12:22 PM, Nancy Dickinson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> I am involved with a committee that is beginning to look into maintaining local abandoned and/or neglected burying grounds and cemeteries in a town founded in 1640.  Is there some protocol or a way to prioritize maintenance concerns?  
> So far, there is a professionally-prepared survey with metes and bounds, also noting headstone and present-day vegetation locations.  Immediate concerns include fallen headstones, absence of fences as well as presence of trees and shrubs.  Public/private partnerships are being looked into for funding and maintenance purposes.
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> All advice is welcome.
> 
> Thanks,
> Nancy
> 
> 
> Nancy Dickinson
> Conservation Commission member
> Town of Greenwich, Connecticut
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