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Town of Ashland, MA
Middlesex County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Ashland as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Department of Public Works — See Ch. 54.
Fees — See Ch. A352.
[Adopted by the Cemetery, Park and Tree Commission(now Cemetery, Park and Tree Division of the Department of Public Works)]
The speed limit in the cemetery is ten (10) miles per hour.
No animals are allowed on the grounds.
A. 
All planted flowers must be within fifteen (15) inches of the stone.
B. 
Shrubs must not be allowed to grow higher than the stone and must be neatly pruned. No shrubs will be planted on corner markers or in the middle of the lot.
C. 
All baskets, pots, vases, etc., will be removed after the contents have died.
D. 
No trees will be planted without permission from the Superintendent of the Division.
Any unauthorized person that is found removing anything from a lot or the cemetery will be turned over to the police for prosecution.
All questions or complaints should be brought to the attention of the Cemetery Superintendent. If action is still not satisfactory, it should be brought to the attention of the Director of Public Works.
Permission of the Superintendent of the Division must be obtained for any special requests not covered above.
[Added 11-1-1998; amended 11-20-2019 STM, Art. 13]
Fees for cemetery services and purchase of lots are as determined by the Town Manager with approval of the Select Board (see Ch. A352).