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New "Cemeteries" Technical Paper Available

January 10, 2005
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What are a town's responsibilities with regard to local cemeteries? The answers are here in this latest offering from the Tug Hill Commission.
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The Tug Hill Commission has released its newest technical paper...this one on municipal obligations towards their cemeteries. The three classes of cemeteries recognized by New York State are spelled out. Who operates and maintains which classes? What can, can't, or shouldn't a town do with regard to questions about a local cemetery? The answers are here. The issue paper can be downloaded in .pdf format here.

The Tug Hill Commission has a large collection of issue papers and technical papers available to local officials and concerned citizens; many are available as free downloads. Go to www.tughill.org and click on "Publications and References".