Trustees move forward on cemetery expansion design and engineering study.
Trustees of Public Burial Grounds vote to fund cemetery expansion planning study. Chair James McNamara, Ph.D., and the board unanimously advanced design and engineering analysis work estimated at $100,000 to $250,000, determining that only two viable parkland sites exist within the city for
Trustees of Public Burial Grounds · Meeting of February 26, 2026
FITCHBURG — Trustees of Public Burial Grounds vote to fund cemetery expansion planning study. Chair James McNamara, Ph.D., and the board unanimously advanced design and engineering analysis work estimated at $100,000 to $250,000, determining that only two viable parkland sites exist within the city for expansion. The Superintendent's Report documented ten full interments and 62 family meetings in the current period, with ongoing mausoleum masonry repairs and spring installation work on the brick walkway planned through Monty Tech.
Trustees McNamara and Hawthorne were selected for the budget subcommittee to advance the capital planning process.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 259 words
Source: the Trustees of Public Burial Grounds meeting of February 26, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Fitchburg meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Fitchburg who follows town government? Share Townbrief Fitchburg: they can sign up free.