Cemetery Commission OKs Dec. 19 wreath event

Cemetery Commission · Meeting of October 13, 2026

Boylston's Cemetery Commission approved Wreaths Across America's return to the town cemetery on Dec. 19. A presenter identified only as Brian said the event still needs Select Board approval, and described a lack of volunteers on the grounds and a shortage of money for veteran stickers. The American Legion post voted down the sticker idea at 15 cents each, citing its 21 members and a rule against use on government-supplied stones.

Commissioners postponed new burial rates, which would mostly rise by $50, until November, with a Dec. 1 start. They also tabled a Section 2 tree quote and a dump truck replacement; the last truck cost $125,000. Staff said turf was overseeded in six or seven sections.

In the full story:

• Call to Order and Minutes
• Wreaths Across America
• Veteran Stickers
• Tree Work in Section 2
• Cemetery Rates
• Dump Truck
• Grounds and Lot Sales
• Who Was There
• Organizations And Documents Referenced
• The complete report: 1,398 words

Source: the Cemetery Commission meeting of October 13, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.

Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript.