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 unanimously approved $45,000 from Perpetual Care funds to develop new burial sites. Superintendent Chris Rosa reported the cemetery was nearly out of burial plots and proposed developing a previously unsuitable section near the guardrail with sandy soil.
Cemetery Trustees approved the April Perpetual Care trust report and reelected two officers. The board unanimously accepted a report showing $13,178.29 in income for Perpetual Care at the May 20 meeting; President James Tuxbury and Secretary Sheila Fermano were reelected to new terms.
Cemetery Trustees discussed possible future expansion at their March 18 meeting. President James Tuxbury presided as the board met at Forest Dale Cemetery with trustees Vincent Miraglia and Joseph Barris; Secretary Sheila Fermano was absent.
Cemetery Trustees addressed limited space at Forest Dale and postponed expansion planning. Superintendent Chris Rosa reported six burials in January and noted February brought increased burial activity despite snow conditions, with general maintenance deferred due to weather.
The Cemetery Board of Trustees unanimously accepted December financial reports and operational updates. Superintendent Chris Rosa reported the Cemetery Trust received $86,828.48 in perpetual care income in December.
The Cemetery Trustees voted unanimously to raise cemetery service fees effective February 1, 2026, as the cemetery approaches capacity.
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