9.3.2026 Cemetery Committee

The City of Portsmouth Cemetery Committee held a meeting on September 3, 2026, focusing primarily on cemetery maintenance, historical preservation, and related projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the status of survey results and upcoming bids for the Point of Graves project, which involves a combination of city funding and private donations. The committee also discussed the potential costs and logistics of producing informational signs with QR codes for cemetery visitors, with an emphasis on in-house production to minimize expenses. Additionally, there was talk of scheduling a fall cleaning day for headstones, with plans to coordinate volunteer efforts and possibly secure funding or support from local organizations. The committee also touched on the need to find a mason for repairs to the Point of Graves wall and the importance of tracking budget availability for these activities. No formal votes on contracts or expenditures were recorded, but action items included following up on bids, signage costs, and scheduling maintenance work.