Cemetery Trustee Meeting May 17, 2023

Members: 

Mr. Jay Duffy [Public Relations Director]

Mr. Dan Sadcowski [Vice Chair]

Mr. Mike Thornton [Chair]

1] Call to Order 

2] Pedge of Allegiance 

3] Introduction of Members 

4] Approval of Minutes 19 April 2023 

5] Old Business 

         a. A Water System at Riverside Cemetery.  A preliminary   

        meeting was held at the Riverside Cemetery on Friday, 12 

       May to examine the feasibility of such a project. A plan is 

       being developed, a Request for Proposals will be published by 

       Mr. Leo Lessard, Director of Public Works, according to the 

       appropriate regulations of the Town of Milford.  The Cemetery 

       Trustees intend to have a new system installed in the fairly 

        near future.

        b. Legal resolution of the Flower Fund as required under New 

        Hampshire law.  The Cemetery Trustees feel compelled to 

        seek a legal resolution of the missing Flower Fund records to 

        achieve the rightful arrangements provided by the several 

         families.  Town Counsel may need to be consulted.  Else 

         consultation with the State Attorney General’s offices.

         c.  Care for Monuments and Markers.  Such care is the 

         responsibility of the several families.  However, given 

         Milford’s history and age, some sites no longer have living 

         relatives nearby.  How shall the Cemetery Trustees handle 

         fallen, damaged, and eroded markers and sites?

         d. Shall the Cemetery Trustees request community       

          volunteers and involvement to help foster involvement with 

          and beautification of the cemeteries within Milford?  Is such 

          activity lawful?  If desired by the Trustees, consult Ms. Karen 

          Blow, Human Resources Director, Town of Milford for the 

           proper volunteer forms and releases.

New Business:

Other:

Adjournment: