Cemetery Trustees approve burial exemption for superintendent
Malden Cemetery Trustees voted unanimously to suspend purchasing rules and allow Superintendent Chris Rosa to buy burial space for himself and his family as a one-time exception. President James Tuxbury cited the superintendent's merits and the cemetery's critical capacity shortage.
Cemetery Trustees · Meeting of September 16, 2026
Malden Cemetery Trustees voted unanimously to suspend purchasing rules and allow Superintendent Chris Rosa to buy burial space for himself and his family as a one-time exception. President James Tuxbury cited the superintendent's merits and the cemetery's critical capacity shortage. The cemetery logged 13 May burials and received $17,330.12 in Perpetual Care income.
Trustees discussed expansion options including a potential presale of lots to fund a short-term expansion bond, with further discussion planned for the next meeting.
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Source: the Cemetery Trustees meeting of September 16, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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