During the March 13, 2025, Town Trustees Meeting, the Board approved a cemetery expansion project to accommodate future burial needs as the current space nears capacity. The Board awarded an $8,200 contract to Gladiator Construction to begin leveling and grading the newly acquired land.
In December 2019, Scott Hajek and the Town reached an agreement. Scott traded the five acres of land he owned, which adjoins the north side of Hennessey Cemetery, for the mineral rights beneath the ten acres of existing cemetery land owned by the Town. This was an even trade, and no money was exchanged.
The project will include drainage improvements, grass planting, and plot mapping to ensure the space is well-organized and maintained. Additionally, town officials are researching drought-resistant grass options to keep maintenance costs low while preserving a respectful environment. Future steps include surveying for burial plots and planning road access within the expansion. Photo by AAH Jack Quirk
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