Board of Cemetery Trustees 

Purpose / Charge

At its June 20, 2018 meeting, the City Council adopted an ordinance to amend Chapter 31, Boards, Committees and Commissions, of the Code of the City of Lebanon, by adding Article VIII, Board of Cemetery Trustees. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish a City of Lebanon Board of Cemetery Trustees pursuant to RSA 289 to operate and maintain all cemeteries owned by the City of Lebanon.

Notwithstanding RSA 289:7,II, maintenance and other work on cemeteries shall continue to be performed by employees of the Department of Public Works, who shall continue to be subject to all applicable City personnel policies or collective bargaining agreements.

Membership

The Board of Cemetery Trustees is to consist of five members who shall be appointed by the City Council. The members shall include one representative from each of the three wards and two at-large members. Initial Cemetery Trustee appointment terms shall be as follows:

  • Ward Representatives: 2 years
  • At-Large Representatives: 3 years

Cemetery Trustees shall be subject to re-appointment by the City Council for two (2) year terms.

Organization

The Cemeteries Trustees, at an annual organizational meeting, shall elect a chair and a vice-chair.

Meetings
View the City Meeting Calendar for the most current information regarding meeting times and schedules.

Agendas, Minutes, and Media

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Media recordings of City meetings are posted within 48 hours following the meeting date. Minutes are posted following approval. View Agendas, Minutes, and Media.

Contact Information

To contact the Board of Cemetery Trustees, please use our Boards and Committees Contact Form.

Members 

  • Susan Painter, Ward 1 Rep
    Term: 08/20 - 08/22
  • David Muzzy, Ward 2 Rep
    Term: 09/20-09/22
  • Antonio Palazzo, Ward 3 Rep
    Term: 10/20-10/22
  • Fran Hanchett, At-Large Rep
    Term: 08/18-08/21
  • Caitlyn Hauke, At-Large Rep
    Term: 08/18-08/21

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