Cemetery Commission – Sep 17, 2026
- Where
- 455 North Ave, Front Conference Room, Burlington, VT 05401
What was decided
The commission welcomed new commissioner Miles McCallum, discussed a proposed family interment policy for multi-generational lots, and approved new pricing for green burial lots. Staff gave updates on the Section 8 cemetery expansion plan and discussed whether to allow bulk lot purchases, including a possible sale to the Islamic Society of Vermont (ISVT).
Decisions recorded
- Approved the proposed green burial lot pricing structure, setting resident rate at $1765 and non-resident rate at $2808 per lot. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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Terms used here
- Public Forum
- The time at a City Council meeting when residents can speak to the Council about any city matter.
- Board of Finance
- The mayor, the City Council President, and three councilors, with the Chief Administrative Officer as a non-voting member. It reviews the city's spending and other money matters before the City Council votes on them.
Source
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