Vermont senators hear mixed views on S.275 to fund cemetery vandalism repairs Witnesses told the Senate Government Operations Committee that S.275 could help underfunded historic cemeteries but raised concerns about shifting an existing $5 burial-permit fee to a state fund, administrative burden on town clerks and whether the fee unfairly affects families who choose cremation or cannot afford funerals.

Vermont's Senate is debating a new bill aimed at funding repairs for historic cemeteries, but the proposal has sparked heated disagreements over fees and fairness.

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Shaftbury Center Cemetery
Shaftbury, VT

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Shaftbury Center Cemetery
Shaftbury, VT

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Shaftbury Center Cemetery
Shaftbury, VT

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Coleman Cemetery
Jacksonville, Vermont

The headstones are illegible - they're worn practically smooth.

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Hope Cemetery
Barre, VT

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Hope Cemetery
Barre, VT

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Hope Cemetery
Barre, VT

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Hope Cemetery
Barre, VT

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Hope Cemetery
Barre, VT

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Hope Cemetery
Barre, VT

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Hope Cemetery
Barre, VT

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234th #atlasobscura location:

Hope Cemetery
Barre, VT

Located in the "Granite Capital of the World," the cemetery showcases headstones carved from the locally mined stone.

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Green Mount Cemetery
Montpelier, VT

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232nd #atlasobscura location:

Green Mount Cemetery
Montpelier, VT

Described as one of the "most picturesque spots in the state."

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Brownsville Cemetery
West Windsor, Vermont

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Brownsville Cemetery
West Windsor, Vermont

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I actually got a little teary for this one.

Grave of Charles Bronson and Jill Ireland
Brownsville Cemetery
West Windsor, Vermont

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