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.
All advice is welcome.
Thanks,
Nancy
Nancy Dickinson
Conservation Commission member
Town of Greenwich, Connecticut
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