Cemetery Commission renews Big Tree contract, sets burial fees
The Sherborn Cemetery Commission voted unanimously to renew its grounds maintenance contract with Big Tree and established new service fee structures. Members Chuckie Blaney, Gene Ham, Robert D'Eramo, and Associate Member George Fiske approved the renewal and requested the current 2025-2026
Cemetery Commisson · Meeting of May 20, 2026
SHERBORN — The Sherborn Cemetery Commission voted unanimously to renew its grounds maintenance contract with Big Tree and established new service fee structures. Members Chuckie Blaney, Gene Ham, Robert D'Eramo, and Associate Member George Fiske approved the renewal and requested the current 2025-2026 agreement from the Town Administrator. Cremation burial site preparation will cost $400 to gravedigger Rob Scott plus $50 to the town, while installation of granite bases for veterans markers will cost $300.
The commission scheduled a May 21 meeting with the surveyor at Pine Hill Cemetery to continue the mapping project.
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Source: the Cemetery Commisson meeting of May 20, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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