Cemetery Commission Addresses Storm Damage Budget Shortfall
Cemetery Commission addresses $10,000 storm damage budget shortfall.
Cemetery Commission · Meeting of June 11, 2026
CHILMARK — Cemetery Commission addresses $10,000 storm damage budget shortfall. The commission discussed how its $50,000 annual budget is struggling to cover unanticipated storm damage tree work costs and outlined a three-pronged approach including increased budget allocation, improved contractor communication, and a warrant article (due December 31 for April town meeting voting) to transfer funds from cemetery plot sales to an emergency repair fund. Chair Laurisa D.
Rich agreed to contact the Finance Committee chair, and Superintendent Susan Rust agreed to complete cemetery mowing before upcoming burials. Commissioner Mary E. Grady agreed to explore a potential 200-year-old shed donation.
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Source: the Cemetery Commission meeting of June 11, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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