The Wenham Cemetery Commission authorized a $9,700 Cemify digitization contract, beginning November, that will map cemetery grounds, migrate approximately 3,000 burial records (adjustable to 4,000), and create digital deed and certificate templates, with Commissioner Kristen Harnisch verifying data
Cemetery Commission finalized lot sales and plot transfers in routine July meeting. Chair William Wilson reported completion of four cemetery lot sales from six applications under the points-based system for current Wenham residents: Margaret Larned, Peter Polsonetti, Frank Woodland, and Robert
Wenham Cemetery Commission approved four residential lot applications. Chair Bill Wilson reported that Margaret Larned with five points, Peter Polsonetti with four points, Franks S. Woodland and Robert O. Corcoran with one point, and Peter Clay and Julie Clay with one point were selected for
Wenham Cemetery Commission approved transfer of cemetery lot HD-94 to Glenn Roundy after reviewing potential heirs to the property. The commission accepted burial-plot applications through May 22, with five cremation plots available at $650 each and four full burial lots at $1,300 each, exclusively
Wenham Cemetery Commission prepared talking points for a Town Meeting software pitch to digitize 300 years of burial records. Chair Bill Wilson, Kristen Harnisch, and Linda Smith unanimously approved March 26 minutes and advanced the Bicentennial Burial Hill project, with Hamilton Wenham News
Wenham Cemetery Commission approved $1,000 spring budget for stone repairs and advanced planning for the Burial Hill bicentennial project. Chaired by William Wilson with members Kristen Harnisch and Linda Smith present, the Commission unanimously adopted prior meeting minutes and approved 2026
Wenham Cemetery Commission addresses 2026 burial plot sales and Bicentennial research initiatives. Chair Bill Wilson and members Kristen Harnisch and Linda Smith unanimously approved January 29 meeting minutes and discussed the May 4-22 application window for burial and cremation plots. Harnisch
Wenham Cemetery Commission redirects software funding after CPC denial. Chair William Wilson reported that the Community Preservation Committee declined the Commission's proposal to purchase cemetery management software and digitize historical records, deeming it a support activity rather than
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