# cemetery-commission — 45 documents, concatenated for reading and search # # This is a CONVENIENCE BUNDLE, not a source. Every document below is # published separately and byte-identically; cite the individual file, # whose path is given in each header, rather than this bundle. # Index of all boards: https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/minutes/INDEX.txt # The town's own scanned original is linked per document. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-01-09-agenda-6945.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-01-09 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-01-09-agenda-6945.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01092025-6945 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE Thursday, January 09, 2025 – 9:00AM Remote/Zoom ONLY AGENDA In accordance with the requirement of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. Remote Participation – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7927370353?omn=86522796409 – Meeting ID: 792 737 0353 A member of the public who wishes to record a meeting must first notify the chair and must comply with reasonable requirements regarding audio or video equipment established by the chair, so as not to interfere with the meeting. The chair is required to inform other attendees of any such recording at the beginning of the meeting. If someone arrives after the meeting has begun and wishes to record the meeting, that person should attempt to notify the chair prior to beginning recording, ideally in a manner that does not significantly disrupt the meeting in progress, (such as passing a note for the chair). The chair should endeavor to acknowledge such attempts at notification and announce the fact of any recording to those in attendance. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Public participation is encouraged and public comments may be welcome during committee member discussions at the discretion of the Chair. Please note during Public Comment that you have three minutes to give your Public Comment – Thank you… 9:00 AM – Call to Order 1. Public Comment 2. ACTION Re: OPEN MEETING LAW Complaint made by John Bowen – Response by Adam Costa, Esq, Town Counsel. 3. MOTION to: Re-vote by Roll Call – items below. 4. Review and Approve Minutes from July 25, 2024 meeting – MOTION to: Re-vote by Roll Call. 5. DPW Director Updates and Discussions. 6. Discuss Open Items/Upcoming Projects. a. Review DPW/Cemetery Capital Funding Projects. b. Review possible obtained or eminent domain taken over by the Town of Lunenburg – Response by Carter Terenzini, Interim Town Manager – MOTION to: Re-vote by Roll Call. c. Family Plot Refund – discussion on future refunds and review of paperwork that is presented to a family when purchasing plot. d. Ramaker – (1) Professional Service License - $1,200 and (1) Maintenance Support - $800.00 – MOTION to: Re-vote by Roll Call. 7. Future Meeting Schedule – TBD 8. Adjourn – MOTION to: Re-vote by Roll Call. 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Nancy Foss-Yasko, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Michael Clark, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-01-09-minutes-6945.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-01-09 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-01-09-minutes-6945.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01092025-6945 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Firefox about:blank 1 of 3 3/4/2025, 8:40 AM ===PAGE 2=== Firefox about:blank 2 of 3 3/4/2025, 8:40 AM ===PAGE 3=== Firefox about:blank 3 of 3 3/4/2025, 8:40 AM ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-02-27-agenda-7068.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-02-27 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-02-27-agenda-7068.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02272025-7068 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE Thursday, February 27, 2025 – 9:00AM Lunenburg Town Hall – Bilotta Meeting Room AGENDA In accordance with the requirement of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. Remote Participation – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7927370353?omn=84948474351 – Meeting ID: 792 737 0353 A member of the public who wishes to record a meeting must first notify the chair and must comply with reasonable requirements regarding audio or video equipment established by the chair, so as not to interfere with the meeting. The chair is required to inform other attendees of any such recording at the beginning of the meeting. If someone arrives after the meeting has begun and wishes to record the meeting, that person should attempt to notify the chair prior to beginning recording, ideally in a manner that does not significantly disrupt the meeting in progress, (such as passing a note for the chair). The chair should endeavor to acknowledge such attempts at notification and announce the fact of any recording to those in attendance. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Public participation is encouraged and public comments may be welcome during committee member discussions at the discretion of the Chair. Please note during Public Comment that you have three minutes to give your Public Comment – Thank you… 9:00 AM – Call to Order 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approve Minutes from January 09, 2025 meeting. 3. DPW Director Updates and Discussions including approved and or in progress projects. 4. Place Holder Articles – Discussion and vote on each item. a. $50K capital item for the North Cemetery Expansion Area (funding source)? b. $10K transfer from the Sales of Lots Account (funding source)? c. $50K for cemetery road network repairs (funding source)? 5. Future Meeting Schedule – Third or Fourth Thursday of each month – March 27, 2025 6. Public Comment 7. Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Nancy Foss-Yasko, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Michael Clark, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-02-27-minutes-7068.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-02-27 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-02-27-minutes-7068.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02272025-7068 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, February 27, 2025 – 9:00AM Lunenburg Town Hall – Bilotta Meeting Room Attendees: Chair Nancy Foss Yasko Vice-Chair David Doreen Clerk Mike Clark DPW Director Bill Bernard This meeting was recorded and posted on Lunenburg Public Access. The meeting was held remote by Zoom – members of the Public. (Viewing of the recorded meeting: see “Cemetery Commission February 27. 2025” on YouTube - Lunenburg Public Access) 9:00 AM – Call to Order 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. – all Chair Nancy Foss Yasko read the open meeting law statement & noted the upload to the Lunenburg Public Access Channel of this recorded meeting. 2. Review and Approve Minutes from January 09, 2025 meeting. Vice Chair David Dorren made a motion to approve the minutes of Jan 09, 2025 meeting, Chair Nancy Foss Yasko seconded, voted all in favor. 2. DPW Director Updates and Discussions by Bill Bernard including approved and or in progress projects. 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148Nancy Foss Yasko, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Mike Clark, Clerk ===PAGE 2=== a. Roads closed due to the weather. b. Nobody requested a burial and there are no bodies in the mausoleum. c. Planning for seasonal workers, hoping last year’s workers come back. d. Lights & concrete skirt at South Cemetery – no updates yet, Bill to check on, contractors in mind, under $10K – does not need to go out to bid. 3. Place Holder Articles – Discussion and vote on each item. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko spoke on business sense and best practices, along with account balances. Sale of lots $94,394.66, Capital Fund $10,606.61. If we have enough in the fund, we will pull the article for $10K from the warrant. Keeping money in the Sale of Lots fund is a good idea as we are getting interest. $10K transfer from the Sales of Lots Account – Chair Nancy Foss Yasko made the motion to pull the article from the warrant, Vice Chair David Dorren seconded, voted all in favor. $50K capital item for the North Cemetery Expansion Area – will come out of the Capital Planning budget. Parcel has been surveyed, Design Plans & construction to be done. DPW Director hope is the $50K covers all required work. Currently open lots are under 100 between North & South cemeteries. DPW Director recommended now is the time to move forward on this project. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko made the motion that the capital plan will take out “X” amount of dollars to start the North Cemetery expansion, Vice Chair David Dorren seconded, voted all in favor. $50K for cemetery road network repairs – The DPW Director submitted $225K for re- paving of all roads in North Cemetery, patching and repair estimated at $50K, currently this is not on the latest Capital Plan list. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko has been told that this is coming out of Capital Planning, but has not seen the latest list. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko made the motion that they will be going forward with road repairs, Clerk Mike Clark seconded, voted all in favor. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko thanked the Capital Planning Committee for helping us out with our projects. 5. Future Meeting Schedule – March 27, 2025, 9:00 AM 6. Public Comment Chair Nancy Foss Yasko thanked Assistant Town Manager Julie Belliveau & the town for the open meeting law presentation. Vice Chair David Dorren – brought up the Fish Street cemetery, can we discuss on when this project can get going? DPW Director Bill Bernard has not heard anything recently from Richard McGrath and will research further. ===PAGE 3=== Mr. Bowen – 162 highland street – concerns on Capital Planning & expenses of money Requested a warrant article to exclude money. Bowen spoke in excess of the allowed time despite repeated reminders from the Chair to cease. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko clarified where her source of information on the Capital planning came from, the Town Manager. Next meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2025 7. Adjourn: Vice Chair David Dorren made a motion to adjourn, Clerk Mike Clark seconded, all in favor. Respectfully submitted, Michael Clark, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-03-27-agenda-7124.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-03-27 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-03-27-agenda-7124.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03272025-7124 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE Thursday, March 27, 2025 – 9:00AM Lunenburg Town Hall – Bilotta Meeting Room AGENDA In accordance with the requirement of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. Remote Participation – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7927370353?omn=87356574319 – Meeting ID: 792 737 0353 A member of the public who wishes to record a meeting must first notify the chair and must comply with reasonable requirements regarding audio or video equipment established by the chair, so as not to interfere with the meeting. The chair is required to inform other attendees of any such recording at the beginning of the meeting. If someone arrives after the meeting has begun and wishes to record the meeting, that person should attempt to notify the chair prior to beginning recording, ideally in a manner that does not significantly disrupt the meeting in progress, (such as passing a note for the chair). The chair should endeavor to acknowledge such attempts at notification and announce the fact of any recording to those in attendance. Additionally, please be advised that the Town of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom platform as host for its hybrid and remote meetings; that the Zoom platform utilizes AI technology, known as "AI Companion," to create audio transcriptions of meetings to aid in the subsequent preparation of meeting minutes; and that AI Companion is activated immediately upon launching the Zoom application. You are hereby notified that this AI technology may capture audio prior to the start of the meeting and/or following the conclusion of the meeting. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Public participation is encouraged and public comments may be welcome during committee member discussions at the discretion of the Chair. Please note during Public Comment that you have three minutes to give your Public Comment – Thank you… 9:00 AM – Call to Order 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approve Minutes from February 27, 2025 meeting. 3. DPW Director Updates and Discussions including approved and or in progress projects. 4. Future Meeting Schedule – Third or Fourth Thursday of each month – April 24, 2025 5. Public Comment 6. Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Nancy Foss-Yasko, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Michael Clark, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-03-27-minutes-7124.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-03-27 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-03-27-minutes-7124.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03272025-7124 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, March 27, 2025 – 9:00AM Lunenburg Town Hall – Bilotta Meeting Room Attendees: Chair Nancy Foss Yasko Vice-Chair David Doreen Clerk Mike Clark DPW Director Bill Bernard This meeting was recorded and posted on Lunenburg Public Access. The meeting was held remote by Zoom – members of the Public. (Viewing of the recorded meeting: see “Cemetery Commission March 27, 2025” on YouTube – Lunenburg Public Access) 9:02 AM – Call to Order 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance – all. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko read the open meeting law statement & noted the upload to the Lunenburg Public Access Channel of this recorded meeting. 2. Review and Approve Minutes from February 27, 2025 meeting. Vice Chair David Dorren made a motion to approve the minutes, Chair Nancy Foss Yasko seconded, voted all in favor. 3. DPW Director Updates and Discussions by Bill Bernard including approved and or in progress projects. 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148Nancy Foss Yasko, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Mike Clark, Clerk ===PAGE 2=== Seasonal Laborers – job posted, received resumes, hoping to hire back last year’s laborers. Department of Corrections – reached out to, tentatively said yes, have not received available dates. South Cemetery – concrete apron, waiting for warmer weather. Flagpole lights – currently waiting for the ground to thaw and stiffen up to drive the bucket truck on to it. Planning for the end of April. Per Cemetery Maintenance plan: Doing cleanup, decorations will be removed starting April 1st. At South Cemetery we need to clean up areas of stump grinding activities. Warrant Article – Fiscal year 2026 Capital Plan: Put in for a Compact Backhoe – the primarily use will be at the cemeteries for digging graves. Up to 12-foot excavation depth. $50K item for expansion of North Cemetery back-lot Chair Nancy Foss Yasko questioned, where are the numbers for available lots DPW Director Bill Bernard responded: South has 11 ready plots left. North has 85 ready plots left. Plots need verification of CIMS data versus what is available. Needs to be done plot by plot. Using Ramaker & knowledge for the cemetery to determine what is there. Ramaker is an Ariel overview dropped onto the site plan. Some plots are in the older areas. Vice Chair David Dorren asked can an intern work this? Bill stated that we currently have no funds for this. Discussed how we can do this? Clerk Mike Clark mentioned the available South Cemetery back lot space available, versus what is sale ready and recommended focusing on this area. ===PAGE 3=== Chair Nancy Foss Yasko brought the discussion back to the North Cemetery, asked the DPW Director if we were at the point of starting the development and discussed if we are okay with letting the project move out. The DPW Director Bill Bernard replied that we do have interest in the new area. Current spots are near roads by hedges, others in the 1800’s areas. Clerk Mike Clark recommended that we move forward as quickly as possible with the back-lot expansion, the DPW Director agreed. Plot availability was discussed again, 85 lots sold in the last 5 years, 19 last year. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko confirmed that the DPW Director wants to take the $50K request forward to Town Meeting this year. He confirmed, complete the design and put a contract together. Some trees require removal, road work, hire a designer and have a sit down to discuss goals. We further discussed getting the plan, putting out to bid, and that construction would start next summer. All material being deposited is outside of conservation setbacks. Vice Chair David Dorren questioned the location of material deposits, the DPW Director confirmed it is all outside of the 100-foot buffer zone. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko confirmed that the commission did a site visit with the DPW about a year ago and went over the site details. The committee discussed the logistics of getting a resource to align CIMS data with the actual available cemetery plots, Clerk Mike Clark volunteered to work with Bill on this. Vice Chair David Doreen reiterated his concern about having a single point of accuracy on the plot data. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko mentioned the family that would like to move their plot. DPW Director Bill Bernard responded that it would be the cost of a burial. The logistics of accommodating this family’s request were discussed. The slope of the current plots was a topic of concern and DPW Director mentioned that is where the available lots are and stated that is why we need to get going on the expansion lot. 4. Place Holder Articles – Discussion and vote on each item. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko made a motion to start the $50K – back-lot project – Vice Chair David Doreen seconded; the commission voted all in favor. Vice Chair David Dorren requested a report of plots with what’s available and what’s not. Clerk Mike Clark responded that he has done screen shots of the cemetery and report exports from CIMS and will put them together for the next meeting. ===PAGE 4=== $50K warrant article “Special Projects” for road repair The article was discussed briefly, The DPW Director responded that crack sealing is the least expensive maintenance method for roads, cut in & patch of potholes. The DPW Director concluded that now is the time to address this need for repairs. Re-motion to go forward with $50K special project article, Chair Nancy Foss Yasko motioned, Vice Chair David Doreen seconded, AIF. The DPW Director continued his reporting: No bodies are in the mausoleum, know of 2 bodies at funeral homes, have not called to setup burials, have received dates on 2 of 3 cremations. People are calling to buy lots and asking about the North Cemetery expansion area. All burials from last year have been entered into Ramaker. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko inquired on the back history being entered into Ramaker. DPW Director Bill Bernard responded that it is being done as the Cemetery Superintendent is adding in data, he looks at abutting sites and adds missing data, but has not gone though the backlog of files in the office. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko brought up the topic of the method of storage of DD214’s, the DPW Director stated that all the paperwork that they have is at the DPW building, they are in a secure building, but not in a locked file cabinet. He asked if the commission would buy a locked file cabinet. Vice Chair David Dorren took the action to quote a locked file cabinet. The roads in the cemetery are open. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko discussed earmarks, in January 11th 2023, we put an earmark into Representative Michael Kushmerek – for the restoration of old grave markers, Leominster Monument came up with $38K. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko called his office to request a status on where they are on it. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko also discussed the stone walls around all of the properties, one company $300K, another $190K, also the turf restoration project which was another $50K for a total of $280K in earmarking with Representative Michael Kushmerek. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko mentioned the open space in hedges and putting a wall in at ‘x’ amount of feet. Around $30K. What to do about the opening was discussed? We discussed grants for cemetery work, Chair Nancy Foss Yasko took an action to ask the Town Manager about this. ===PAGE 5=== Clerk Mike Clark requested to meet with DPW Director Bill Bernard and review the data exported from CIMS and the presentation format. Public Comment John Bowen – 163 Highland Street – received an email from Laurie Trahan’s office on handling federal documents. Along with other comments. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko alluded that we had talked about these concerns (see minutes above), confirmed the DPW Directors recommendation to move forward with the articles for Town Warrant, and that the Commission is not accessing DD-214’s. John Bowen interrupted the meeting exclaiming “Point of Order”. He then approached the microphone without being recognized. He continued with a loud interruption of the meeting. Two administrators came out of their office to intervene. The police were called to respond. Bowen left the meeting before the police arrived. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko requested a motion to adjourn at 10:10 – Vice Chair David Dorren, motioned to adjourn, Mike seconded, AIF Respectfully submitted, Michael Clark, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-04-24-agenda-7169.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-04-24 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-04-24-agenda-7169.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04242025-7169 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE Thursday, April 24, 2025 – 9:00AM Lunenburg Town Hall – Bilotta Meeting Room AGENDA In accordance with the requirement of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. Remote Participation – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7927370353?omn=82896981978 – Meeting ID: 792 737 0353 A member of the public who wishes to record a meeting must first notify the chair and must comply with reasonable requirements regarding audio or video equipment established by the chair, so as not to interfere with the meeting. The chair is required to inform other attendees of any such recording at the beginning of the meeting. If someone arrives after the meeting has begun and wishes to record the meeting, that person should attempt to notify the chair prior to beginning recording, ideally in a manner that does not significantly disrupt the meeting in progress, (such as passing a note for the chair). The chair should endeavor to acknowledge such attempts at notification and announce the fact of any recording to those in attendance. Additionally, please be advised that the Town of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom platform as host for its hybrid and remote meetings; that the Zoom platform utilizes AI technology, known as "AI Companion," to create audio transcriptions of meetings to aid in the subsequent preparation of meeting minutes; and that AI Companion is activated immediately upon launching the Zoom application. You are hereby notified that this AI technology may capture audio prior to the start of the meeting and/or following the conclusion of the meeting. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Public participation is encouraged and public comments may be welcome during committee member discussions at the discretion of the Chair. Please note during Public Comment that you have three minutes to give your Public Comment – Thank you… 9:00 AM – Call to Order 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approve Minutes from March 27, 2025 meeting. 3. DPW Director Updates and Discussions including approved and or in progress projects. 4. Presentation and Discussion – Review of the Town of Lunenburg Fiscal Rules and Regulations Presentation/Cemetery Commission – Director of Municipal Finance/Town Accountant, Ezequiel Ayala 5. Future Meeting Schedule – Third or Fourth Thursday of each month – May 22, 2025 6. Public Comment 7. Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Nancy Foss-Yasko, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Michael Clark, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-04-24-minutes-7169.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-04-24 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-04-24-minutes-7169.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04242025-7169 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, April 24, 2025 – 9:00AM Lunenburg Town Hall – Bilotta Meeting Room Attendees: Chair Nancy Foss Yasko Vice-Chair David Doreen Clerk Mike Clark Town of Lunenburg: DPW Director Bill Bernard Director of Municipal Finance/Town Accountant, Ezequiel Ayala Town Manager Jennifer Dyment Warren This meeting was recorded and posted on Lunenburg Public Access. The meeting was held remote by Zoom – members of the Public. (Viewing of the recorded meeting: see “Cemetery Commission April 24. 2025” on YouTube - Lunenburg Public Access) 9:02 AM – Call to Order 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. – all Chair Nancy Foss Yasko read the open meeting law statement & noted the upload to the Lunenburg Public Access Channel of this recorded meeting. 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Nancy Foss Yasko, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Mike Clark, Clerk ===PAGE 2=== 2. Review and Approve Minutes of the March 27th, 2025, meeting. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 27, 2025 meeting, Vice Chair David Doreen seconded, voting all in favor. 3. Presentation and Discussion – Review of the Town of Lunenburg Fiscal Rules and Regulations Presentation/Cemetery Director of Municipal Finance/Town Accountant, Ezequiel Ayala - discussed the purpose of each fund and the commission responded with questions and clarifications on each fund: - Sale of Lots find 8115, per MGL - Capital Article Fund 3006 - Perpetual Care Fund - Cemetery Gift Fund 1548 4. DPW Director Bill Bernard - Updates and Discussions including approved and or in progress projects: Noted were 1 full burial & 5 cremation burials, footmarks repaired, updates in Ramaker CMIS data is ongoing. Continuing with spring cleanup & hiring of seasonal workers, 2 in college may be short term. Reached out to the Dept of Correction – will help out & Lakeview is on the ready for the week before Memorial Day if needed. South Cemetery flagpole pad – the contractor is ready to go. Flagpole lighting - reached out to contractor. Fish Street – reached out to Richard McGrath – has not gotten back to Bill yet. File cabinets – 2 cabinets are suƯicient. 5. David Dorren presented his file cabinet research (fire resistant and waterproof), from $2879.00 to $1744.00 WB Mason, town has contract. Install on cement slab, 508 lbs. Nancy asked how many boxes, Bill responded 4 – 5, also questioned on how much time to enter all information into the system. Bill will provide a time estimate on how long it will take to go through the records. All hard copies are 10 years old. Mass Secretary of State has a records retention manual for municipalities. By document type What is the retention schedule for each type, segregate by type and what the destruction method is. ===PAGE 3=== Clerk Mike Clark motioned to use up to $2000.00 to procure a secure filing cabinet for record keeping for the DPW, Vice Chair David Dorren seconded, all in favor. 6. Public Comment John Bowen 162 Highland Street spoke on his interpretation of Records retention laws, public and federal. Chair Nancy Foss Yasko gave public comment on her experience as chair and on leaving the board. Vice Chair David Dorren followed up with a heartfelt thank you to Nancy for all her hard work and eƯorts on behalf of the cemeteries. Clerk Mike Clark echoed those sentiments. 7. Next meeting is scheduled for May 22th, 2025. 8. Adjourn: Chair Nancy Foss Yasko made a motion to adjourn, Vice Chair David Dorren seconded, all in favor. Respectfully submitted, Michael Clark, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-05-22-agenda-7205.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-05-22 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-05-22-agenda-7205.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05222025-7205 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE Thursday, May 22, 2025 – 9:00AM Lunenburg Town Hall – Bilotta Meeting Room AGENDA In accordance with the requirement of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. Remote Participation – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7927370353?omn=84028055291 – Meeting ID: 792 737 0353 A member of the public who wishes to record a meeting must first notify the chair and must comply with reasonable requirements regarding audio or video equipment established by the chair, so as not to interfere with the meeting. 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You are hereby notified that this AI technology may capture audio prior to the start of the meeting and/or following the conclusion of the meeting. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Public participation is encouraged and public comments may be welcome during committee member discussions at the discretion of the Chair. Please note during Public Comment that you have three minutes to give your Public Comment – Thank you… 9:00 AM – Call to Order 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approve Minutes from April 24, 2025 meeting. 3. Reorganization Motion/Vote. 4. Future Meeting Schedule – Third or Fourth Thursday of each month – June 22, 2025 5. Public Comment 6. Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Nancy Foss-Yasko, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Michael Clark, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-05-22-minutes-7205.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-05-22 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-05-22-minutes-7205.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05222025-7205 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 22, 2025 – 9:00AM Lunenburg Town Hall – Bilotta Meeting Room Attendees: Vice-Chair David Doreen Clerk Mike Clark Member Donna Landry This meeting was recorded and posted on Lunenburg Public Access. The meeting was held remote by Zoom – members of the Public. (Viewing of the recorded meeting: see “Cemetery Commission May 22, 2025” on YouTube - Lunenburg Public Access) Agenda 9:00 AM – Call to Order 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approve Minutes from April 24, 2025 meeting. Mike Clark made a motion to approve the minutes of April 24, 2025, Donna Landry seconded – AIF 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk ===PAGE 2=== 3. Reorganization Motion/Vote. Motion/Second/Discussion/Roll call vote Vice Chair David Dorren motioned for Mike Clark to be chair, Donna Landry seconded, Roll Call: Mike Clark aye, David Dorren aye, Donna Landry aye Mike Clerk motioned, for David Dorren to take the roll of Vice Chair, Donna Landry seconded, Roll Call: Mike Clark aye, David Dorren aye, Donna Landry aye David Dorren motioned for Donna Landry to take the roll of Clerk, Mike Clark, Roll Call: Mike Clark ayes, David Dorren aye, Donna Landry aye 4. Future Meeting Schedule was discussed – All members are available on the 3rd Thursday of each month, at 6:00pm. Vice Chair David Dorren to check with the library on conference room availability. 5. Public Comment No comment from the public Mike Clark mentioned funds for flowers for Memorial Day being approved. David Dorren responded that the DPW would cover, and the Cemetery Commission would cover the costs for the fall. 6. Adjourn 9:16 Vice Chair David Dorren motioned to adjourn, Chair Mike Clark seconded, voted AIF Respectfully submitted, Donna Landry, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-06-26-agenda-7285.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-06-26 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-06-26-agenda-7285.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06262025-7285 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice Thursday, June 26, 2025 – 6:00PM Lunenburg Public Library – Sudolnik Conference Room - Agenda - In accordance with the requirement of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast liveover the Lunenburg Public Access channel, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/ ) and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. Remote Participation – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3020039690?omn=83057844704 Meeting ID: 302 003 9690 Agenda 9:00 AM – Call to Order 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approve Minutes from May 24, 2025 meeting. 3. Approve CMIS Software Invoice $2620.00 4. North Cemetery - Backlot Expansion – Engineering plans kickoff status a. Hedge Trunk removal and area repair 5. South Cemetery - Backlot Expansion, currently estimated as 10 available plots for sale 6. Grants – process identification to kickoff 7. Accounts – Funds Balances 8. Future meeting Schedule & New items for future discussion (not to be voted on) 11. Public Comment 12. Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-06-26-minutes-7285.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-06-26 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-06-26-minutes-7285.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06262025-7285 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 26, 2025 – 6:00 PM Lunenburg Library, Sudolnik Room Attendees: Chair, Chair Mike Clark Vice-Chair, Dave Dorren Clerk, Clerk Donna Landry This meeting was recorded and posted on Lunenburg Public Access. The meeting was held remote by Zoom – members of the Public. (Viewing of the recorded meeting: see “Cemetery Commission 06.26.25” on YouTube - Lunenburg Public Access) Cemetery Commission 06.26.25 Agenda 6:00 PM – Call to Order June 26, 2025 meeting notes from YouTube recording 1.) Reviewed CIMS license and access - Chair David Dorren motioned we approve the CIMS invoice for $2620.00, Clerk Donna Landry seconded, AIF 2.) North Cemetery Backlot expansion - Vice Chair David Dorren had emailed DPW Superintendent Bill Bernard and asked him on the plan for kickoƯ along with requesting not to proceed without the Cemetery Commissions knowledge. Vice Chair David Dorren also mentioned that the commission had previously met with Arborists and only 3 trees were tagged to take down. 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk ===PAGE 2=== - The Commission discussed the size and layout of the entire North Cemetery based on its GIS mapping - Chair Mike Clark suggested surveying the wooded portion of the cemetery to find out the total acreage. - Vice Chair David Dorren will ask if it has already been surveyed, and the price to do it now, to determine if we want to do it later. - And Chair Mike Clark brought up the additional 23-acre parcel that appears to be wetlands. - Vice Chair David Dorren will call DPW Superintendent Bill Bernard regarding the Survey and the Trees, along with the start of the Backlot project. - Vice Chair David Dorren will ask DPW Superintendent Bill Bernard if he has a set of maps. - Vice Chair David Dorren brought up the hedges and what we are going to do about replacing them, tried the stone wall option but it was very expensive. Vice Chair David felt that the DPW should take care of the stumps. - Chair Mike Clark mentioned the possibility of replacing the scrubs with granite post and chain - Vice Chair David Dorren will talk to Bill about the complete scope of the issues, hedges, stump removal – grinding and replacement, Vice Chair David brought up the stone walls around the cemetery and in certain places they are starting to fall. - Chair Mike Clark will investigate sourcing a couple of local stone masons who could perform the repairs and quote, determining scope that we can support. 3.) Chair Mike brought up South Cemetery plot availability and number of other lots available. Bill had estimated as 10 plots available. Use the CIMS software to go in and identify all viable plots. Start further discussions with Bill Bernard regarding the South Cemetery. Chair Mike Clark reviewed the backlot area of the South Cemetery. What will it take to do a backlot expansion in the South Cemetery? We reviewed GIS plots and discussed the surrounding area and features and number of potential plots. - Clerk Donna Landry and Vice Chair David Dorren will review the South Cemetery backlot. - Vice Chair David Dorren brought up a discussion on mowing of the North Cemetery for the holidays and calling in a landscaper to assist with the mowing. Vice Chair David has talked to the town about it and will follow up on the conversation. Weed whacking to base ground may be excessive. - Also, who is the point of contact for day-to-day cemetery issues, Vice Chair David Dorren will contact the Town Manager to discuss. ===PAGE 3=== 4.) Grant writing was discussed, Vice Chair David Dorren has a point of contact and will get ahold of, he also mentioned the Town Manager as a reference as she oversees the grants. Vice Chair David to follow up with his contact and Chair Mike Clark to follow up with the town manager. Also review the list of grants that the previous chair, Nancy Foss Yasko had provided. Investigate resources to do this, kickoƯ with the Town Manager for her recommendations. 5.) Earmarks were discussed, contacting our state representatives, Chair Mike Clark will reach out to them on establishing the process for requests. 6.) Funds, currently available balances were reviewed and discussed at length, Sale of lots, Perpetual Interest (Perpetual Care), Etc., and the portion of these funds that are expendable by the commission. Map the revenue coming in and determine a yearly spend. Clerk Donna Landry mentioned determining the number of lots we are selling a year and how many we are releasing. We reviewed the number of lots sold in North and South Cemetery over the last 5 years, by year. Clerk Donna Landry asked if the data was from Ranmaker (CIMS) and Chair Mike Clark confirmed that it was. 7.) Keep the agenda the same and note as items are accomplished. 8.) Clerk Donna Landry asked if we had scheduled a date for an August meeting, Vice Chair David Dorren suggested 6:00 pm weekdays, or a weekend. This would be a physical tour of the cemeteries. Tour a cemetery a night. 9.) Issues were experienced with the Zoom timeout, Chair Mike Clark to check with town IT on Zoom. 10.) No Public comments. 11.) Chair Mike Clark requested a motion to adjourn, Clerk Donna Landry seconded, AIF Respectfully submitted Donna l. Landry ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-07-03-agenda-7294.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-07-03 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-07-03-agenda-7294.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07032025-7294 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice Thursday, July 3, 2025 – 6:00PM Lunenburg Public Library – Sudolnik Conference Room Agenda - Revised Agenda 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Motion & approve Invoices for Memorial Day preparations 3. North Cemetery – Backlot Expansion status 4. New items for next agenda 5. Public Comment 6. Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-07-03-minutes-7294.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-07-03 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-07-03-minutes-7294.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07032025-7294 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Lunenburg Cemetery Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 3, 2025 – 6:00 PM Lunenburg Library, Sudolnik Room Attendees: Chair, Mike Clark Vice-Chair, Dave Dorren Clerk, Donna Landry This meeting was recorded and posted on Lunenburg Public Access. The meeting was held remote by Zoom – members of the Public. (Viewing of the recorded meeting: see “Cemetery Commission July 3, 2025” on YouTube - Lunenburg Public Access) Agenda 6:00 PM – Call to Order 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approve Lakeview Invoice for planting flowers for Memorial Day. Mike Clark made a motion to approve the payment of the invoice from Lakeview Landscaping in the amount of $560.00, Donna Landry seconded – AIF Dave Dorren to submit approved Invoice to Town Hall on Monday, 7, 2025 Invoice signed by Mike Clark, Dave Dorren, Donna Landry 3. Review and approve the error in the date April 23, 2025 meeting to corrected date of April 24, 2025. Motion/Second Mike Clark made a motion to approve the change of date, Donna Landry seconded – AIF 4. Review/update on the backlot expansion – Bill Barnard was not available to discuss the following: a) Survey or maps of North & South Cemetery. b) Which trees will be removed. c) When will Dillis & Roy Civil Design Group be coming in to review back-lot so that the Commission can be there also. d) What should be done about the stumps. f) Review of mowing. g) What percentage of North Cemetery is wooded area. 5. Items for next Agenda: a) Grants. b) Discussion of stone wall going all the way around c.) Review of frontage of North Cemetery 6. Vice Chair David Dorren motioned to adjourn, Chair Mike Clark seconded, voted AIF Respectfully submitted Donna l. Landry ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-07-30-agenda-7330.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-07-30 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-07-30-agenda-7330.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302025-7330 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice Wednesday , Ju ly 30th , 2025 – 6 :00 P M Lunenburg Public Library – Sudolnik Conference Room Agenda - Revised In accordance with the requirement of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel, on Facebook Live on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/ ) and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. Remote Participation – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7927370353?omn=83073818144 Meeting ID: 792 737 0353 Agenda – Revised (added Zoom link) 6:00 pm – Call to Order 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approve Minutes. 3. CMIS Software training and GIS capability 4. North Cemetery - Backlot Expansion – Engineering plans kickoff status And Hedge Trunk removal , area repair and replacement ideas 5. South Cemetery - Backlot Expansion, - Stone Straightening & Repair 6. Grants – process identification to kickoff 7. Accoun ts – Funds b alances and proposed spending plan review 8. Future meeting Schedule & New items for future discussion (not to be voted on) 9 . Public Comment 1 0 . Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry , Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-07-30-minutes-7330.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-07-30 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-07-30-minutes-7330.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07302025-7330 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 30, 2025 – 6:00 PM Lunenburg Library, Sudolnik Room Attendees: Mike Clark, Dave Dorren, Donna Landry, Bill Bernard This meeting was recorded and posted on Lunenburg Public Access. The meeting was held remote by Zoom – members of the Public. (Viewing of the recorded meeting: see “Cemetery Commission 07.30.25” on YouTube - Lunenburg Public Access) Minutes 6:00 PM – Call to Order 1.) Stand for of Allegiance Pledge 2.) Reviewed and approved minutes from meeting on June 26, 2025 Chair David Dorren motioned we approve the prior minutes, Clerk Donna Landry seconded, AIF 3.) Reviewed and approved minutes from meeting on July 3, 2025 Chair David Dorren motioned we approve the prior minutes, Clerk Donna Landry seconded, AIF 4.) Discussed CIMS Software training – Mike to check with Brian Finley to schedule training. Still needs to be scheduled and to see how GIS interfaces with it. 5.) David discussed Grants and explained that his contact cannot help us. We need to know what Grants are available first according to Town Manager. David to check further. Earmarks to take place in February 2026. 6.) Mike discussed the integration between CIMS software and GIS as well as training – to be determined in the future. 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Commissioners: Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ===PAGE 2=== 7.) North Cemetery Backlot expansion – Reviewed plans for expansion with Bill Barnard. Chair David Dorren made a motion to approve the Engineering Plans by Dillis and Roy for the completed set of plans for $11,435.00 – Clerk Donna Landry, Seconded. AIF . 8.) Reviewed possible scenarios regarding the replacement for the shrubs that were cut down to stumps at the beginning border of the North Cemetery directly oƯ Holman. 9.) Reviewed and discussed the Head stones in the South Cemetery that need to be repaired/reset upright. Initial review of stonewall to be repaired by Amanda Construction. 10.) Need another fireproof cabinet for DPW. 11.) Discussed trimming of trees/shrubs on outer walls of cemetery where the trees overhang over the stonewalls inside the cemetery. 12.) Reviewed crack sealing cemetery in North and South Cemetery. 13.) Reviewed invoice for $1744.64 invoice from W.D. Mason for fireproof file cabinet for DPW. Clerk Donna Landry made a motion to approve, David Dorren seconded the motion, AIF . 14.) No public comments. 15.) Planned future onsite meetings at the North Cemetery for August 14th and South Cemetery for August 28th (postponed to September 9th at 7:30 am for North, and South Cemetery on September 18th). 16.) At 7:45, Vice Chair David Dorren requested a motion to adjourn, Clerk Donna Landry seconded, AIF Respectfully submitted Donna l. Landry Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-08-14-agenda-7345.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-08-14 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-08-14-agenda-7345.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08142025-7345 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice Thursday, August 14th, 2025 – 7:30AM Lunenburg North Cemetery Agenda This meeting will take place at the North Cemetery – meeting in the parking lot at 7:30AM. It will be a walking tour and discussion, per the Agenda Outline below Agenda 1. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. North Cemetery tour and discussion - Hedge Stump Removal – approximately 70 feet - Review of remaining hedges and discussion on pruning, maintenance, supplementation with other boundary markers (Fences) and suitability of natural hedges. - Backlot expansion – Site Walk, Tree conservation, Boundaries review, Engineering start date & details - Side area past far wall – dead tree removal & field mow 3. South Cemetery – Gravestone straightening, quote updates and proceeding 4. New items for next agenda 5. Public Comment – public is welcome to join tour 6. Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-09-09-agenda-7389.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-09-09 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-09-09-agenda-7389.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09092025-7389 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice - Revised Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 – 7:30AM Lunenburg North Cemetery Agenda This meeting will take place at the North Cemetery – meeting in the parking lot at 7:30AM. It will be a walking tour and discussion, per the Agenda Outline below Agenda 1. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. North Cemetery tour and discussion - Hedge Stump Removal – approximately 70 feet - Review of remaining hedges and discussion on pruning, maintenance, supplementation with other boundary markers (Fences) and suitability of natural hedges. - Backlot expansion – Site Walk, Tree conservation, Boundaries review, Engineering start date & details - Side area past far wall – dead tree removal & field mow 3. South Cemetery – Gravestone straightening, quote updates and proceeding 4. New items for next agenda 5. Public Comment – public is welcome to join tour 6. Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-09-09-minutes-7389.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-09-09 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-09-09-minutes-7389.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09092025-7389 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, September 9, 2025 – 7:30 AM Lunenburg North Cemetery – Site visit Attendees: Bill Bernard, Todd Holman, Mike Clark, Dave Dorren, Donna Landry Gregg Roy of Dillis & Roy, Robin Venezia – invited for expertise in Natural Plantings And several members of the Public This meeting was an on-site in person walking tour of the North Cemetery – Items discussed per the posted Agenda. Minutes 7:35 AM – Call to Order 1.) Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance Tour the front shrubs of the cemetery, discussed natural hedges versus Cedar trees. Robin Venezia was kind enough to share her expertise in natural plantings. Two quotes to replace those in the approx. 70-foot area from the exit road to the brick building: Lakeview - $5,875.00 Central Mass - $6,925.00 2.) Walked the hedge line to the far road leading to the backlot expansion project and discussed further areas of the hedging requiring maintenance and repair. 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Commissioners: Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ===PAGE 2=== 3.) Discussed the area beyond the far road rock wall line. This area and the back lot were formed with fill from a local large road project. 4.) Discussed the rock wall and a repair cost of $3,000.00. This would be an initial eƯort to pay stone masons to work on the walls on a time – pay basis. 5.) David Dorren motioned to allocate $3,000 to perform this repair work, Donna Landry seconded, AIF . 6.) Gregg Roy of Dillis & Roy participated in the backlot conversation with Todd Holman. 7.) We reviewed the planned Backlot expansion engineering work. The lot will require grading and fill material to build a suitable grade for locating and digging of gravesites for proper vault burial. We discussed the trees to be taken down, location of the roads and size of the parking lots. 8.) Discussed hedge replacement acquisition, David Dorren motioned to procure 20 Cedars per quote to perform the hedge replacement, Donna Landry seconded, AIF . 9.) Adjourned at 9:00, Vice Chair David Dorren requested a motion to adjourn, Clerk Donna Landry seconded, AIF . Respectfully submitted Donna l. Landry Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-09-18-agenda-7406.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-09-18 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-09-18-agenda-7406.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09182025-7406 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice Thursday, September 18th, 2025 – 7:30AM Lunenburg South Cemetery Agenda This meeting will take place at the South Cemetery – meeting at 7:30AM. It will be a walking tour and discussion, per the Agenda Outline below Agenda 1. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. South Cemetery tour and discussion - Rock wall repair and Headstone straightening eƯort review - Backlot plot availability (compare to CIMS data), potential expansion – Site Walk 3. New items for next agenda 4. Public Comment – public is welcome to join tour 5. Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-09-18-minutes-7406.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-09-18 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-09-18-minutes-7406.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09182025-7406 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, September 18, 2025 – 7:30 AM Lunenburg South Cemetery – Site visit Attendees: Bill Bernard, Todd Holman, Mike Clark, Dave Dorren, Donna Landry This meeting was an on-site in person walking tour of the South Cemetery – Items discussed per the posted Agenda. Minutes 7:35 AM – Call to Order 1.) Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance Tour the front older section of the cemetery, discussed stone straighten and stone alignment work to be performed. The estimate for the work is $13.5k and the work is expected to take 6 working days. 2.) Reviewed front hedges and trimming and maintenance protocol that the Cemetery Superintendent Todd Holman has done and is currently engaged in. 3.) Discussed large tree at front lower corner and whether there is a need to trim a large limb. 4.) Walked the lower road back to the rear of the cemetery and discussed the required brush and limb trimming required to provide access to the stone wall backside. This is needed in order to preform work in the areas requiring repair and rebuilding. 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Commissioners: Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ===PAGE 2=== 5.) Mike discussed the integration between CIMS software and GIS as well as training – to be determined in the future. 6.) Reviewed CIMS (Cemetery Information Systems) plotted data against what is visually present for brurials. The 1800’s sections of the plots may have unmarked graves. It is diƯicult to a lot plots for sale in these areas. 7.) We walked the far back section and the back road, discussed the possibility of further expansion. No decision but keep it on the agenda as a talking point. 8.) Agreed to schedule a site walk of Fish Street Cemetery as a separate topic of discussion. 9.) Adjourned at 8:51, Vice Chair David Dorren requested a motion to adjourn, Clerk Donna Landry seconded, AIF . Respectfully submitted Donna l. Landry Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-09-25-agenda-7418.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-09-25 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-09-25-agenda-7418.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09252025-7418 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice Thursday, September 25, 2025 – 6:00PM Lunenburg Public Library – Sudolnik Conference Room Agenda - Revised In accordance with the requirement of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/ ) and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. Remote Participation – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3020039690?omn=81725276170 Meeting ID: 302 003 9690 Agenda 9:00 AM – Call to Order 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approve Minutes. 3. Accounts – Funds Balances & approved expenditures 4. North Cemetery - Backlot Expansion Engineering plans status & Walking tour wrap-up discussion 5. South Cemetery - Walking tour wrap-up discussion 6. Grants – process identification to kickoƯ 7. Future meeting Schedule & New items for future discussion (not to be voted on) 8. Public Comment 9. Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-09-25-minutes-7418.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-09-25 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-09-25-minutes-7418.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09252025-7418 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MINUTES: Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:00pm, Lunenburg Library, Sudolnik Room Attendees: Bill Bernard, Mike Clark, David Dorren, Todd Holman, Donna Landry Chair: Mike Clark Vice-Chair: David Dorren Clerk: Donna Landry This meeting was recorded and posted on Lunenburg Public Access. The meeting was held remote by Zoom – members of the Public. (Viewing of the recorded meeting: see “Cemetery Commission 09.25.25” on YouTube - Lunenburg Public Access) Minutes: 6:00 PM – Call to Order 1.) Stand for Pledge of Allegiance 2.) Reviewed and approved minutes from meeting on July 30, 2025. Vice-Chair David Dorren motioned we approve the prior minutes, Clerk Donna Landry seconded, AIF 3.) Reviewed and approved minutes from meeting on September 9, 2025 at the North Cemetery. Vice-Chair David Dorren motioned we approve the prior minutes, Clerk Donna Landry seconded, AIF 4.) Reviewed and approved minutes from meeting on September 18, 2025 at the South Cemetery. 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Commissioners: Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ===PAGE 2=== Vice-Chair David Dorren motioned we approve the prior minutes, Clerk Donna Landry seconded, AIF 5.) Reviewed account funds and expenditures including: *Memorial Day Flowers * Fireproof File Cabinet *CIMS Software *North Cemetery Backlot Expansion *North Cemetery Stonewall Repair *North Cemetery Roadside Trimming & Front hedges 6.) Vice-Chair David Dorren and the committee discussed placing an Article on the Town Warrant to request the Transfer of $10,000.00 from our Sale of Lots Fund 8115 to our Capital Article Fund 3006. Vice-Chair David Dorren motioned to transfer the $10,000.00 to our Capital Article Fund, Clerk Donna Landry seconded, AIF . 7.) DPW Department Director Bill Bernard and Cemetery Superintendent Todd Holman informed us that engineering was out this week reviewing the elevation on the North Cemetery Backlot expansion, some wetlands were flagged, and we should expect a preliminary plan sometime within the next 4-6 weeks. 8.) Bill Bernard and Todd Holman also informed us that the replacement shrubs were received and planted in front of the North Cemetery. Agreed we needed to trim every two years to keep them looking their best. 9.) Vice-Chair Dave Dorren made a motion that we approve the $7500 cost of trimming the hedges for the North Cemetery by Beaulac Brothers, Clerk Donna Landry seconded, AIF . 10.) Flailing completed (trimming overhanging trees/shrubs/branches over the stone walls next to cemetery internal roadways) in both North and South Cemeteries. 11.) Todd Holman reviewed and discussed necessary headstone repairs for Fish Street Cemetery, adult and children’s headstones, and headstone in South Cemetery. Plaques will need to be inscribed by Leominster Monument/Vitelli Monument. 12.) Chair Mike Clark requested a motion to adjourn at 7:14pm, Clerk Donna Landry seconded, AIF Respectfully submitted Donna l. Landry ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-10-30-agenda-7483.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-10-30 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-10-30-agenda-7483.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10302025-7483 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice Thursday, October 30, 2025 – 6:00PM Lunenburg Public Library – Sudolnik Conference Room Agenda In accordance with the requirement of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. Remote Participation: Time: Oct 30, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7663167607?omn=85488830155 Meeting ID: 766 316 7607 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approve Minutes. 3. Accounts – Fund balances & approved expenditures 4. DPW Director & Superintendents reports 5. North Cemetery - Backlot Expansion Engineering progress & status Lot for Sale - 63 Holman Street- Lot 3 - 2.39 acres, 410 feet frontage on Holman Street 6. South Cemetery – Stone Straightening planning progress 7. Fish Street Cemetery – Walking Tour planning 8. CIMS – Data verification 9. Grants – process identification to kickoƯ 10. Future meeting Schedule & New items for future discussion (not to be voted on) Green Burials OƯice Space for Commission 11. Public Comment 12. Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-10-30-minutes-7483.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-10-30 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-10-30-minutes-7483.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10302025-7483 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 30, 2025 – 6:00PM Lunenburg Public Library – Sudolnik Conference Room Attendance: Chair: Chair Mike Clark Vice-Chair: Dave Dorren Clerk: Clerk Donna Landry DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman This meeting was recorded and posted on Lunenburg Public Access. The meeting was held remote by Zoom – and to members of the Public. (Viewing of the recorded meeting: on YouTube - Lunenburg Public Access Cemetery Commission 10.30.25) AGENDA: 6:00 PM – Call to Order 1.) Stand for Pledge of Allegiance 2.) Reviewed and approved minutes from meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Note, spelling error made in name of Bill Bernard, correction made. Vice-Chair David Dorren motioned we approve the prior minutes, Clerk Donna Landry seconded, AIF 3.) Review of Cemetery Financial Accounts – Lunenburg’s Finance Director provided an update on the value of our funds, Sale of Lots increased to S105971.13, Capital Article Fund $4283.61, Capital Plan at $50,000.00, Bill will check on initial invoice for survey work, expense of this Article is under the control of the DPW Director. Perpetual Care Trust Fund $237802.91 is the updated balance. Expendable (interest) is $23482.74. Bill corrected that this did not capture the 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ===PAGE 2=== 7500.00 Beaulac Brothers (Hedge Trimming) and 8125.00 to Lakeview Nurseries (Cedar Tree replacement), both have been paid from Perpetual Care for a final balance of $7,857.74. 4.) Todd discussed Fish Street update surrounding the 7 graves found in front of the wall by Bob Perry from Topigraphix, a few years ago. Bob determined using ground penetrating radar that 3 graves from the South Cemetery were moved to Fish Street location and were believed to be those bodies of Captain Levi Goodrich’s first wife Hannah and their 2 children, Elmira and Hannah. Headstones will be removed to be refurbished and reset. 5.) Also discussed by Todd was the future planning of the 32 ft flagpole which will be surrounded by approximately 4 LED waterproof lights to light up the flags area at the flagpole area. 6.) DPW also mentioned that Fertilizer came in for the South and North Cemetery. Also,150 feet of stonewall of South Cemetery was straightened for initial investment of $3K to determine how quickly the rest of the cemetery could be done and to better gear pricing for future work. 7.) North Cemetery Backlot Expansion – We should get an update from Dillis and Roy in 2 weeks for a draft plan of what needs to be done and what it will look like. a) Lot for sale on 63 Holman Street – Town Manager was contacted by Realtor to see if the Cemetery Commission had any interest in this land. Agreed that at this point, we did not have an immediate need due to the current acreage of the North Cemetery. 8.) Scheduled onsite Meetings at Fish Street for Thursday, November 6th. South Cemetery meeting scheduled for 8:00 am on Thursday, November 13th. 9.) CIM Software review – Commission did an online training with Brandon Finley on October 27th to get a better overview of the mapping and capabilities and what mapping currently shows. There is a need to get better accuracy based upon current mapping, i.e., flag area. 10.) Todd discussed current workload and how he has a need for a 2nd full time person so that he can focus more on the Cemetery and lessen manual workload in DPW areas. Mike Clark added that he would send a letter to the Select Board requesting an additional full-time person for the DPW Cemetery Department. 11.) Reviewed Grant needs and Donna Landry to investigate other areas, including the Historical Society, to determine how we can access them, where to look and what we can get, including other townships. 12.) Discussed what a “green” burial is, as we had a prior request, and determined by DPW that is something we cannot do. Green Burial is done in a biodegradable burial container and no embalming is done. ===PAGE 3=== 13.) Discussed the need for a better way for us to keep track of our minutes, agenda, etc. for future use. To be tabled for now and discussed later. 14.) Chair Dave Dorren requested a motion to adjourn at 7:40pm, Clerk Donna Landry seconded, AIF Respectfully submitted Donna l. Landry ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-11-14-agenda-7504.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-11-14 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-11-14-agenda-7504.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11142025-7504 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice Friday, November 14th, 2025 – 8:00AM Lunenburg Fish Street Cemetery Agenda This meeting will take place at the Fish Street Cemetery – meeting at 8:00AM. It will be a walking tour and discussion, per the Agenda below. The location of the cemetery is on the corner of Fish and Lincoln Streets. Park on the side of the street or across the intersection on the dead end along the white fence. Agenda 1. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Fish Street Cemetery – Site visit and discussion - Location of known graves, headstone repair and replacement review. - Existing rock wall repair - Review possible wall expansion and gate installation 3. Other items relevant to the Fish Street Cemetery tour. 4. Public Comment – public is welcome to join the site visit. 5. Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-11-14-minutes-7504.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-11-14 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-11-14-minutes-7504.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11142025-7504 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Friday, November 14, 2025 – 8:00AM Lunenburg – Fish Street Cemetery Attendance: Chair: Chair Mike Clark Vice-Chair: Dave Dorren Clerk: Clerk Donna Landry DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman This meeting was held on site at the Fish Street Cemetery Minutes: 8:00 AM – Call to Order 1.) Stand for Pledge of Allegiance 2.) -Cemetery Superintendent Todd Holman reviewed ongoing eƯorts to locate graves using ground-penetrating radar, identify burial sites, and carry out headstone repair and replacement. He also spoke about family history, noting that Capt. Levi’s first wife and child had originally been buried at the South Cemetery but were later reinterred at this location. The original headstones remain at South Cemetery and will be relocated here. 3.) Todd Holman then proposed the required rock wall repair, wall expansion and gate installation, and a memorial plaque as a marker to identify the children identified as being buried here. 4.) Todd Holman presented a quote of $7,800.00 from Amanda Construction for the wall work. He will provide excavation and wall base preparation. The details of the wall installation gate location size and opening for mowing equipment were discussed. 5.) Vice Chair David Doreen motioned that we approve $7,800.00 for the construction of the wall, Clerk Donna Landry seconded, all in favor. 6.) Adjourn: David Doreen motioned at 8:40 to adjourn, Donna Landry seconded, all in favor. Respectfully submitted Donna l. Landry 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-11-19-minutes-7519.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-11-19 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-11-19-minutes-7519.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11192025-7519 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – 6:00PM Lunenburg Public Library – Sudolnik Conference Room Attendance: Chair: Chair Mike Clark Vice-Chair: Dave Dorren Clerk: Clerk Donna Landry - Absent DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman This meeting was recorded and posted on Lunenburg Public Access. Due to Zoom license limitations, the meeting was not held remote by Zoom. (Viewing of the recorded meeting: on YouTube - Lunenburg Public Access Cemetery Commission 11.19.25) AGENDA: 6:00 PM – Call to Order 1.) Stand for Pledge of Allegiance 2.) Reviewed and approved minutes from meeting on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Mike Clark added with inclusion of action Mike Clark took to write a letter to the Selectboard for additional person (staƯ) for the cemetery to the October 30, 2025 Minutes. Vice Chair David Dorren motioned we approve the prior minutes with addition, Chair Mike Clark seconded, AIF 3.) Chair Mike Clark informed all that the Warrant Article was presented and passed last night at Town Meeting and $10,000 in funds were transferred from the Sale of Lots Fund to the Capital Article Fund, reducing Sale of Lots Fund from $105,971.13 to $95,971.13 and increasing the Cemetery Fund from $4,283.61 to $14,283.61. Mike presented the Cemetery Budget, line items were discussed. Mike noted that the $7,800.00 for the construction of the stone wall at the Fish Street Cemetery is to come out of the Capital Article Fund. 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ===PAGE 2=== 4.) DPW Director & Superintendents reports – Bill Bernard discussed electrical needs for the Flagpoles and that we would install Solar Lights on the flagpoles shining down for a temporary fix prior to the electrical in-ground installation which will be done later. Todd will call the electrician and schedule the installation. Todd Holman presented the proposed plaque to recognize names of Capt Levi’s 4 children that do not have markers and proposed location at backwall. Discussed location of all graves and who is buried there. Plaque quote is $2,000. Additional pricing will be provided for the stone cleaning and repairs along with mounting the plaque. The committee decided to wait on expenditures outside of the wall installation until spring. Further thought is needed for the marker layout so that those visiting the cemetery will understand the burial layout. All of Todd Holman’s research has been sent over to the Historical Society. Leaf cleanup in North and South Cemetery is underway, waiting on cleanup for shrub fertilizer application. Todd thanked Franny McNamara from Lunenburg Water for providing access to water for the shrubs Todd spoke briefly on North Lot expansion tree selection, sweet gum tree, maples as possibility. 5.) David Dorren confirmed the price per grave is $800.00, 2 lot purchase required. David received reports from other towns, looking into pricing structure. Discussed pricing amount and structure of Sale of Lots and Perpetual Care portions. David brought up that the sales of lots is not updated in real time, although payments are submitted to the Town. Bill Bernard to find out if he can provide updated reports on sale of lots from the Town through the use of MUNIS. 6.) Issues related to the delay in paying the Amanda Construction invoice were discussed. Work was completed October 9th and they are still waiting for payment. Myleen put together an invoicing template which the committee reviewed and agreed to use. Todd Holman and Bill Bernard will provide future invoices at meetings, to be dated and signed by the Cemetery Commission, and later submitted by Todd for a faster turn-around. 7.) Backlot expansion – No update on the Backlot Expansion at North Cemetery at this time from DPW. Bill Bernard will reach out to Dillis & Roy 8.) General discussion on future plans to promote Backlot Expansion, and increase of funds. To be discussed in future. 9.) Chair Dave Dorren requested a motion to adjourn at 6:55pm, Chair Mike Clark seconded, AIF Respectfully submitted Donna l. Landry ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-12-11-agenda-7556.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-12-11 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-12-11-agenda-7556.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12112025-7556 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice Thurs day, Dece m ber 1 1 , 2025 – 6 :00 P M Lunenburg Public Library – Sudolnik Conference Room Agenda In accordance with the requirement of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. Remote Participation – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7663167607?omn=84828699090 Meeting ID: 766 316 7607 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approve Minutes. 3. Public Comment 4 . Budget & Expenditures Review 5. Invoices Due 6 . DPW Director & Superintendents reports - L ights, have not heard from electrician , T odd will call Mike tomorrow - Sweet gum tree , maples as possibility for North Lot expansion - Fish Street Wall progress 7 . Lot pricing p rice per grave is $800.00, 2 lot purchase , 300 to Perpetual Care, 500 to Sale of Lots Funds . - Dave received reports from other towns, look ing into pricing structure. 8 . Grants ongoing discussion 9 . Next meeting – January 22, 2026 @ 6:00 PM 10 . Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry , Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-12-11-minutes-7556.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-12-11 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-12-11-minutes-7556.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12112025-7556 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Thursday, December 11, 2025– 6:00PM Lunenburg Public Library – Sudolnik Conference Room Agenda In accordance with the requirement of the Open Meeting Law, the meeting was recorded and uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube. This meeting wase held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Present:  Mike Clark, Chair  Donna Landry, Clerk  Bill Bernard, DPW Director  Todd Holman, Cemetery Superintendent Lunenburg Public Access Recording: https://youtu.be/OgM4jkrlJiE 1. Call to Order 6:00 PM Chair Mike Clark opened the meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Approval of Minutes The Commission reviewed and Donna Landry made a motion, Mike Clark seconded AIF to approve minutes from:  November 14 (Fish Street Cemetery site visit)  November 19 (regular meeting) Both sets of minutes were approved unanimously. 3. Public Comment Clark thanked attendees for coming out on a cold evening. No public comments were offered. 4. Superintendent’s Clarification – Plaque Cost 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair (not present) Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ===PAGE 2=== Superintendent Todd Holman corrected a previous estimate:  Actual plaque cost: $1,200 (not $2,000)  Additional work: $800  Minutes were technically correct; the correction is noted at this meeting. 5. Budget and Expenditures Review Capital Article – Site Improvements  The $10,000 appropriation from Special Town Meeting has been added.  Estimated balance: $14,283.  This is a finite, non-interest-bearing account. DPW Director & Chair reviewed financials with Commision Sale of Lots Fund  Adjusted to reflect the $10,000 transfer.  New balance: ~$94,326. Perpetual Care Fund  Available interest: $23,482.74  Spent to date: $18,625  Remaining: $4,857.74 Trust Fund Expenditures  $1,744 for the storage cabinet has been paid. Backlot Expansion  Town Meeting appropriation: $50,000  Spent to date: $1,760 (initial survey)  Additional invoices expected from Dillis & Roy. Revenues Cemetery Superintendent Todd Holman reported:  FY26 shows 3 lots recorded, though he has sold approximately 10; the discrepancy reflects how revenue is split between Sale of Lots and Perpetual Care.  Cremation lots account for fractional totals.  Burials revenue: $3,800.  Estimated total lots sold (full + cremation): 33–36. ===PAGE 3=== 6. Lot Capacity, Cremations, and Eligibility Todd Holman reviewed burial rules:  A full-body burial must occur first if cremations will be added later.  Up to 10 cremations may be added after a full-body burial.  If cremations occur first, full-body burial cannot follow. Eligibility for burial:  Non-residents may be buried if they have legitimate ties to Lunenburg (birth, residency, family).  Requests from individuals with no ties are referred to the Commission. 7. Headstone Size and Placement Todd Holman reviewed long-standing standards:  Standard headstone: 3 ft × 1 ft  Typical height: 32–34 inches  Maximum allowed height: 40 inches (rare exceptions) Rationale:  Uniformity  Maintenance efficiency  Avoiding precedent for oversized stones Families purchasing multiple lots are encouraged to deed them in pairs so each pair can have a standard headstone. Two oversized stones previously approved will need future Commission review. 8. Cremation-Only Lots and New Expansion Area  The 8-plot cremation lots allow 3×1, 2×1, or flat markers.  One donated cremation lot remains available near the main entrance.  The large new expansion area will include additional cremation and standard lots. Estimated opening: Fall of next year (September–October). A folder of 10 people is already waiting to purchase lots; two have prepaid. Current rates apply until the Commission formally changes them. 9. Rate Review ===PAGE 4=== Donna Landry researched burial rates, will compare Lunenburg’s rates to surrounding communities. Donna, Todd and the committee discussed rates and internments, Todd noted:  Rates were unchanged for at least 10 years until the Commission raised them two years ago.  Prior split: $400 Sale of Lots / $200 Perpetual Care  Current split: $500 Sale of Lots / $300 Perpetual Care Any future changes should occur before the new expansion opens. 10. Outstanding Projects Stone Wall Reconstruction  Updated estimate: $7,800  Work must wait until spring due to frozen ground. Headstone Restoration Universal Monument provided a quote for six stones:  Includes washing, pinning, repairs, and cement installation.  Total cost: $3,020.  Work will occur after the wall is completed. Motion Donna Landry made a motion, Mike Clark seconded, unanimously approved the $3,020 expenditure for restoration work at Fish Street Cemetery. 11. Lighting Project Todd Holman updated the Commission:  Solar lights: $327  Lift rental (Mackie’s): $260.98 (after removing tax)  Electrician (Dan Haney Electrical): $400  Total: $1,003 Donna Landry made a motion, Mike Clark seconded, unanimously approved the revised amount. Todd Holman will install the lights with use of a lift on Monday the 15th, with safety training provided by Mackie’s. Payment forms were completed during the meeting to expedite warrant processing. ===PAGE 5=== 12. DPW Director Bill Bernard presented the North Lot Expansion – Engineering Update  Dillis & Roy have finalized the plans, now awaiting final internal review.  Multiple site visits have been completed.  Draft plans expected shortly.  The Commission will review over the winter and begin work in spring. 13. Grant Research Clerk Donna Landry reported, she had made several phone calls:  Fitchburg has had limited success with grants.  Leominster’s grant writer, Wendy Weeks, will follow up with guidance.  Concord recommended exploring SHRAB (State Historical Records Advisory Board).  Research is ongoing, Donna Landry will provide further updates as information becomes available. 14. Burial Rights Agreement Cemetery Superintendent Todd Holman reviewed the long-standing Burial Rights Agreement:  Unchanged since the 1980s.  Triplicate copies: family, superintendent, Town Clerk.  Stored digitally as well.  Manual signatures preferred; DocuSign not used. 15. Superintendent’s Operational Update Todd Holman reported:  Leaves collected  Compost bins and trash emptied  Chains installed for winter  Finance staff appreciate the Commission’s new streamlined payment process 16. On-Site Meeting at North Cemetery The Commission agreed to hold an on-site meeting:  Friday, December 19 at 8:00 AM  Members should bring the Rules & Regulations for review. Chair Mike Clark will be away for the month of January. ===PAGE 6=== 17. Next Formal Meeting  January 22 - Chair Mike Clark will attend via Zoom. 18. Mausoleum Use and Future Possibilities Todd Holman discussed:  Families often prefer placing cremations in the mausoleum rather than leaving remains at funeral homes.  The mausoleum is not temperature-controlled, but remains cool in summer.  Capacity: o Newer mausoleum: 15 bodies o Older structure: 9 bodies  Funeral directors have asked about renting space, which could generate revenue, though Holman feels cautious about the idea. Holman described the placement process and noted that families often return later in the day to visit. 19. Public Records and Transparency Todd Holman requested that letters and documentation he provided be made publicly accessible online:  He wants the public to see both criticisms and the many thank-you letters he has received.  The Commission agreed the material is public record. 20. Adjournment Mike Clark moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 PM. Seconded by Donna Landry, unanimous. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-12-19-agenda-7568.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-12-19 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-12-19-agenda-7568.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12192025-7568 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice Fri day, Dece mber 1 9 th , 2025 – 8 :0 0 A M Lunenburg North Cemetery Agenda This meeting will take place at the North Cemetery located on Holman Street – meeting in the parking lot at 8 :0 0AM. It will be a walking tour and discussion, per the Agenda Outline bel ow . The Public is welcome to attend. Agenda 1. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. North Cemetery tour and discussion Rules & Regulations - Use of Cemetery Grounds - Monuments & Markers Grounds review Hedge installation review Backlot expansion review 3 . Public Comment – public is welcome to join tour 4 . Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-12-19-minutes-7568.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2025-12-19 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2025-12-19-minutes-7568.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12192025-7568 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Friday, December 19, 2025 – 8:00AM Lunenburg – North Cemetery Attendance: Chair: Chair Mike Clark Vice-Chair: David Dorren Clerk: Clerk Donna Landry DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman Minutes: 8:00 AM – Meeting Called to Order, The Commission stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Backlot Expansion Review - DPW Director Bill Bernard and Cemetery Superintendent Todd Holman reviewed the Backlot expansion plans prepared by Dillis & Roy.  Dillis & Roy will also prepare detailed cost estimates for the project. 2. Review of Graves given allowances of Cemetery Rules - Superintendent Holman reported three graves currently in violation:  Smith – Excess clutter to be removed  Womble – Bench exceeds allowable length (48 inches)  Hamel – Unauthorized rose bush 3. Correspondence - Superintendent Holman noted an email from Attorney Adam Costa to Nancy Yasko dated August 11, 2023, regarding:  Hardship lots  Dog waste concerns; Lunenburg is currently the only town allowing dog walking in the cemetery 4. Charter Rules - A brief discussion was held regarding applicable Charter rules. Condensing Rules & Regulations down in content. 5. Cemetery Building Sign - Discussion regarding the “name on the sign for:  Department of Public Works is now a Division of Public Works - Cemetery Division 6. Adjournment - A motion to adjourn was made by David, seconded by Donna. Vote: All in favor. Respectfully submitted Donna l. Landry 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-02-26-agenda-7666.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2026-02-26 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2026-02-26-agenda-7666.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02262026-7666 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice Thursday, February 26, 2026– 6:00PM Lunenburg Public Library – Sudolnik Conference Room Agenda In accordance with the requirement of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. Remote Participation – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7663167607?omn=86407769890 Meeting ID: 766 316 7607 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approve Minutes. 3. Public Comment 4. Budget & Expenditures Review 5. Invoices Due 6. DPW Director & Superintendents reports - North Cemetery Backlot Expansion – Engineering Plan Review 7. Rules versus Bylaws comparison - Lot pricing, reports from other towns, looking into pricing structure. 8. Grants ongoing discussion 9. Next meeting time – To de discussed 10. Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-02-26-minutes-7666.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2026-02-26 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2026-02-26-minutes-7666.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02262026-7666 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Thursday, February 26, 2026– 6:00PM Lunenburg Public Library – Sudolnik Conference Room Agenda In accordance with the requirement of the Open Meeting Law, the meeting was recorded and uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube. This meeting wase held in-person at the location provided on this notice. 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approve Minutes. Reviewed draft of Dec 19 minutes, waiting for AI export of Dec 11 minutes. 3. Public Comment Chair Mike Clark brought up winter access to the cemeteries, Superintendent Todd Holman’s response was that it is a liability to provide. Entrances are cleared as time permits. Gates are not locked, fire and police require access if someone enters and needs help. 4. Budget & Expenditures Review Article to Town Manager & Select Board: Vice Chair David Dorren made a motion to request a $20K transfer from the Sale of Lots Fund to Capital fund for embellishment of the Cemeteries. Clerk Donna Landry seconded. AIF Plaque – David Dorren made a motion to approve 2k for headstone work and plaque for Fish Street cemetery. Donna seconded, AIF . 5. Invoices Due – none due (lights on Poles have been completed) 6. DPW Director & Superintendents reports - North Cemetery Backlot Expansion – Engineering Plan Review DPW Director Bill Bernard called Greg Roy (Dillis & Roy), working on cost estimates. Todd Holman – Scheduled 4 burials to do in spring, 2 in mausoleum, 10 cremations, 5 additional not committed yet. Fertilize in spring, fix – stain compost bins, 2 part timers lined up to work. Finish flailing in North Cemetery (completed South cemetery), will be done on a yearly rotating basis. Hedge Trimming in South Cemetery required and to be put out to bid. 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ===PAGE 2=== Cemetery Building Sign needs to state Division of DPW, not Dept of due to 2001 change. 7. Rules versus Bylaws comparison Discussed in general, Bill Bernard put in for a fulltime employee as part of goals, Mike Clark to follow up with letter. David Dorren asked if there are internships available, no paid but for college course credit Todd Holman to present recommendations for updates in areas of the Rules & Regulations that are sticky points David Dorren and Donna Landry will check into Sale of Lots costs that other towns are charging - Lot pricing, reports from other towns, looking into pricing structure. 8. Grants ongoing discussion 9. Next meeting time – March 26th, 6:00 pm David will reserve room (also April, May & June) 10. Adjourn – David Dorren made motion to adjourn, Donna Landry seconded, AIF at 7:16pm Respectfully submitted Donna l. Landry ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-03-26-agenda-7741.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2026-03-26 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2026-03-26-agenda-7741.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03262026-7741 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice Thursday, March 26, 2026– 6:00PM Lunenburg Public Library – Sudolnik Conference Room Agenda In accordance with the requirement of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. Remote Participation – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7663167607?omn=82015090055 Meeting ID: 766 316 7607 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approve Minutes. 3. Public Comment 4. Budget & Expenditures Review - Memorial Day Flower Plantings (previous 2025 Invoice was $560.00), from Perpetual Care - CIMS Software renewal ($2,620.00 – previous 2025 Invoice), from Capital Transfer 5. Invoices Due 6. DPW Director & Superintendents reports - North Cemetery Backlot Expansion – Engineering Plan Review 7. Rules versus Bylaws comparison - Lot pricing, reports from other towns, looking into pricing structure. 8. Grants ongoing discussion 9. Next meeting time – April 23, 2026 10. Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-03-26-minutes-7741.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2026-03-26 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2026-03-26-minutes-7741.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03262026-7741 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Thursday, March 26, 2026– 6:00PM Lunenburg Public Library – Sudolnik Conference Room 6:02 Meeting started. 6:03: All rose for the Pledge of Allegiance. 6:03: David Dorren made a motion to start the meeting, Donna Landry seconded the motion, AIF . 6:06: David Dorren made motion to approve minutes of December 19, 2025 – North Cemetery and February 26, 2026, seconded by Donna Landry, AIF . - Dec 11, 2025 meeting minutes – Prelim review 6:07: Budget expenditures and review, 6:09 David Dorren made a motion to put flowers in front of North and South cemeteries for Memorial Day from Lakeview Nurseries, DLL seconded, AIF 6:15 Discussion of if we should make a motion for transfer of use of this years expenditures for 20K for sale of lots, for embellishments. David Dorren made a motion that we want to transfer 20k from sale of lots for embellishment, Donna Landry seconded, AIF 6:30 Bill Bernard presented the Design Cost estimates and plan for the North Cemetery backlot expansion. In-depth discussion of cost of projected work for the addition to North Cemetery as costs were higher than expected. Bill - DPW to go back to Dillis and Roy to see where we can decrease costs. 7:00: DPW rehiring 2 part time workers. 7:02: David Dorren made a motion to approve plaque for Fish Street; Donna Landry seconded the motion. AIF 7:06: Todd Holman handed out a recommendation on Rules updates, Review of Cemetery Rules to be reviewed by Commission and discussed at next meeting. 7:15: Scott Watson owned an 8-lot cremation plot, 3UC, which was donated back to the town to be used for hardship. Since we already have an existing 8 lot donation for hardship, 29UC, we decided to take the Cremation Lot area that the Commission donated and use Scott’s name as the donator. Now we can resell 3UC. David Dorren made a motion to accept 5UC lots from Watson, and exchange 29UC for 5UC, Donna Landry seconded, AIF . 7:19: Next meeting April 23, 2026 7:19: Mike Clark made a motion to adjourn, Donna Landry seconded the motion, AIF . 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Attendees: Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-04-23-agenda-7777.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2026-04-23 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2026-04-23-agenda-7777.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04232026-7777 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice Thursday, April 23, 2026– 6:00PM Lunenburg Public Library – Sudolnik Conference Room Agenda In accordance with the requirement of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. Remote Participation – Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7663167607?omn=83446550288 Meeting ID: 766 316 7607 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approve Minutes. 3. Public Comment 4. Budget & Expenditures Review 5. Invoices Due 6. DPW Director & Superintendents reports - North Cemetery Backlot Expansion – Engineering Plan Review 7. Rules versus Bylaws comparison - Lot pricing, reports from other towns, looking into pricing structure. 8. Grants ongoing discussion 9. Next meeting time 10. Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-04-23-minutes-7777.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2026-04-23 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2026-04-23-minutes-7777.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04232026-7777 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 – 6:00PM Lunenburg Public Library – Sudolnik Conference Room Meeting Minutes 6:00 Pledge of Allegiance 6:05 Donna Landry made a motion to approve March 26th minutes, Mike Clark Seconded, AIF 6:05 Donna Landry made a motion to approve the December 11th minutes, Mike Clark seconded, AIF DPW Todd Holman discussed Mike McGrath of the Lunenburg Historical Society, making up a plaque for the Fish Street project to be coordinated with Cemetery Commission. Invoices: Amanda Construction – almost done, includes wall, an installation of granite posts. DPW took care of the tree removal, and Cemetery Commission to pay for chain link. Signed oƯ and approved by Mike Clark and Donna Landry. Discussed South Cemetery stone straightening, Fish Street takes precedence till finished. DPW Reports: North Cemetery Expansion, costs reduction. Bill Bernard discussed getting the costs down to about $140K and that would allow us to send this project out to bid by doing half now, and the other 400 plots at a later date. Discussed the hiring of 2 part time workers – one took another job, still waiting for a new applicant. Volunteer coming back, Chase Jasma, for 3 months 2 to 3 days a week. Dept of Corrections may oƯer free work (not sure how often) 7:00 to 1:30, (a couple days a week) and we only have to pay for their meals. 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Attendees: Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair - absent Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman Holman ===PAGE 2=== Discussed John Bowen Junior, to get volunteers for flags at cemetery. Bill Bernard discussed putting it out to the National Honor society, but date is the same as the high school prom. June 14th, John Bowen Jr, to champion ceremony of Flag Burning Day and go to the town to get approval. Rules and By Law, under cemetery commission lunenburgmas.gov Chapter 310, goes through charter that we can modify, up to commissions and committees’ level 300 and below, Who can update the links? Town Clerk to repopulate. Discussed costs of cemetery which should be increased by July 1, 2026. Todd Holman to inform the current potential burial plot people of increase and to lock in before July 1. Rescheduled May 28 meeting to June 5th at North Cemetery due to conflict. North Cemetery shrubs survived winter. 7:09 Meeting adjourned. Donna Landry made a motion, Mike Clark seconded, AIF . ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-05-15-agenda-7807.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2026-05-15 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2026-05-15-agenda-7807.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05152026-7807 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice Thursday, May 15th, 2026 – 5:00PM Hazen Memorial Library – Shirley, MA Agenda A quorum of the Lunenburg Cemetery Commission will attend the “Natural Burial Comes to Shirley” presentation hosted by the Shirley Cemetery Committee at the location noted above. No deliberation by the Commission will occur. The Commission will convene and adjourn solely to comply with the Open Meeting Law. Agenda 1. Purpose – to attend a presentation of the Shirley Cemetery Committee on “Natural Burial Comes to Shirley” for information purposes on Natural Burial. 2. The Chair will call this meeting of the Lunenburg Cemetery Commission to order for the sole purpose of attending the presentation. No deliberation will occur. 3. Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-05-15-minutes-7807.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2026-05-15 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2026-05-15-minutes-7807.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05152026-7807 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Thursday, May 15th, 2026 – 5:00PM Hazen Memorial Library – Shirley, MA Meeting Minutes 5:00 PM. Meeting called to order. Purpose – to attend a presentation of the Shirley Cemetery Committee on “Natural Burial Comes to Shirley” for information purposes on Natural Burial. Mike Clark Chair called the meeting of the Lunenburg Cemetery Commission to order for the sole purpose of attending the presentation. No deliberation to occur. David Dorren motioned and Donna Landry seconded with All in favor. 6:20 PM: Mike Clark requested a motion to adjourn, David Dorren made a motion to adjourn, Donna Landry seconded the motion, AIF . 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Attendees: Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-06-05-agenda-7806.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2026-06-05 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2026-06-05-agenda-7806.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06052026-7806 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice Friday, June 5th, 2026 – 8:00AM Lunenburg North Cemetery Agenda This meeting will take place at the North Cemetery located on Holman Street – meeting in the parking lot at 8:00AM. It will be a walking tour and discussion, per the Agenda Outline below. The Public is welcome to attend. Agenda 1. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. North Cemetery - Backlot expansion review 3. Public Comment – public is welcome to join tour 4. Adjourn 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-06-05-minutes-7806.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2026-06-05 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2026-06-05-minutes-7806.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06052026-7806 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Friday, June 5th, 2026 – 8:00AM Lunenburg North Cemetery Meeting Minutes 8:04 AM – Meeting called to order. All stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Bill Bernard discussed the use of alternate materials to bring the project cost down from the $300k range to approximately $160k. With a planned reduction in scope — completing half the project at a time — the cost could potentially be reduced into the $112k range. He also discussed funding options with the committee, including using approximately $40k from the Backlot Capital Fund along with $72k from the Committee’s Capital Trust Fund. Bill will work with Dillis & Roy to finalize the plans so that the RFQ can be issued. The committee will review available funding and discuss it further at the next scheduled meeting. Todd Holman discussed the required depth of clean fill with the committee. He noted that 18 inches of clean fill is needed for a cremation, which requires removing approximately 2 feet of the existing “junk” material and replacing it with suitable clean fill. The required depth for a full burial vault is 5 feet. A base of 6–12 inches is required where deep ledge is present. He also noted that he may have a donor for replacement trees. (The existing oaks are to be removed due to their heavy acorn production and the resulting cleanup burden.) 8:40 AM – Mike Clark requested a motion to adjourn. David Dorren made the motion to adjourn. Donna Landry seconded. All in favor. 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Attendees: Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-06-25-agenda-7863.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2026-06-25 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2026-06-25-agenda-7863.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-7863 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice Thursday, June 25, 2026– 6:00PM Lunenburg Public Library – Sudolnik Conference Room Agenda In accordance with the requirement of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. Remote Participation – Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7663167607?omn=83339701325 Meeting ID: 766 316 7607 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approve Minutes. 3. Public Comment. 4. Invoices Due: CIMS Cloud Annual Maintenance & Burial Search Hosting Renewals - $2691.00 5. Shirley Cemetery Commission Forum, summary discussion on Natural Burials. 6. DPW Director & Superintendents reports. - North Cemetery Backlot Expansion – Engineering Plan Review. 7. Budget & Expenditures Review – Allocation of Capital Funds to North Cemetery Backlot expansion. 8. Rules versus Bylaws - Lot pricing, reports from other towns, recommend pricing structure. 9. Grants ongoing discussion – Save to next meeting. 9. Next meeting time – July 30, 6:00pm. 10. Adjourn. 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-07-30-agenda-7928.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2026-07-30 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2026-07-30-agenda-7928.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-7928 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice Thursday, July 30, 2026– 6:00PM Lunenburg Public Library – Sudolnik Conference Room Agenda In accordance with the requirement of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. Remote Participation – Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7663167607?omn=82329417134 Meeting ID: 766-316-7607 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approve Minutes. 3. Public Comment. 4. Committee Reorganization, Chair, Vice Chair & Secretary 5. Invoices Due: CIMS Cloud Annual Maintenance & Burial Search Hosting Renewals ($2691.00) 6. DPW Director & Superintendents reports. 7. North Cemetery Backlot Expansion – Engineering Plan Review. 8. Budget & Expenditures Review – Allocation of Capital Funds to North Cemetery Backlot expansion. 9. Rules versus Bylaws - Lot pricing, clarifications, remaining Rules & Bylaws update plan. 10. Ongoing discussion Grants Natural Burials. 11 Next meeting time – August 27, 6:00pm. 12. Adjourn. 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry, Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-08-19-agenda-7971.txt BOARD : cemetery-commission DATE : 2026-08-19 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/cemetery-commission/2026-08-19-agenda-7971.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-7971 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG CEMETERY COMMISSION Meeting Notice Wednes day, August 19 , 2026 – 6 :00 P M Lunenburg Department of Public Works - Conference Room 520 Chase Road, Lunenburg, MA Agenda In accordance with the requirement of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. Remote Participation – Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7663167607?omn=84010161895 Meeting ID : 766 -316-7607 1. Stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approve Minutes. 3. Public Comment . 5 . Invoices Due : 6 . DPW Director & Superintendents reports . 7. North Cemetery Backlot Expansion – Engineering Plan Review . 8 . Budget & Expenditures Review – Allocation of Capital Funds to North Cemetery Backlot expansion. 9 . Rules versus Bylaws - Lot pricing , clarifications, remaining Rules & Bylaws update plan . 10 . Ongoing discussion Grants Natural Burials. 11 Next meeting time s –Sept 24 th , Oct 29 th , Nov 19 th . Dec 17 th ,. 1 2 . Adjourn . 17 Main Street, P. O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 978-582-4144 Fax 978-582-4148 Mike Clark, Chair David Dorren, Vice-Chair Donna Landry , Clerk DPW Department Director: Bill Bernard Cemetery Superintendent: Todd Holman