Town cemetery expansion planning | southborough.infohttps://southborough.info/issues/cemetery-expansion/2026-10-15T23:35:55-04:00Select Board, Tue, Sep 15: Cemetery Expansion Committee membership charge reductionhttps://southborough.info/topics/uogPth-Nky8/42026-09-15T12:00:00ZThe Select Board updated the charge of the ad hoc Cemetery Expansion Committee to reduce its membership from five to three members to help achieve consistent meeting quorums. Outcome: Approved unanimously, 5-0.Select Board, Wed, Sep 2: Cemetery Expansion Committee progress reporthttps://southborough.info/topics/iXhlhTPe9wg/32026-09-02T12:00:00ZThe Cemetery Expansion Committee presented an update on future cemetery capacity, reporting that the Rural Cemetery is sold out and Middle Road Cemetery has 458 plots remaining. At an average rate of 50 plots sold per year, Middle Road is projected to reach capacity around 2035 or 2036. The committee reviewed 58 potential town and private parcels of 5 acres or more and is finalizing an evaluation matrix to screen candidate properties. Outcome: Informational update; the committee expects to present final site recommendations before June.Select Board, Tue, May 5: Routine businesshttps://southborough.info/topics/hQZmHwP8rnw/02026-05-05T12:00:00ZThe board handled routine committee appointments and approved consent agenda items. Three volunteers were appointed to the Cemetery Expansion Committee, and outstanding meeting minutes were approved with minor corrections. Outcome: Approved unanimous.