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Chebeague Island Cemetery

Town of Chebeague Island 192 North Road Chebeague Island, ME 04017 www.townofchebeagueisland.org Reclaiming Graves and Plots* The Town of Chebeague Island has requested that plot# 172 last burial ate unknown whose owner of record was unknown be reclaimed by the town in order to be added to the inventory of available cemetery plots. Should you feel that you have a lineal or collateral claim to the cemetery plot in question, please provide in writing, legal proof of lineal or collateral descent to the Superintendent of the Chebeague Island Cemetery, 192 North Road, Chebeague Island, ME 04017 on or before the 15 th of July 2021. If on receipt of the documentation and approval of the Superintendent and payment of perpetual are at current rates, a deed will be issued. If o claimant comes forward, this lot will be add d to the cem tery inventory. *Town of Chebeague Island Cemetery Rules and Regulations Administration 7 g. Reclaiming graves or plots. The Town may reclaim plots or graves that have been abandoned for interment for 75 consecutive years or more. This involves a “substantial search” by advertising for existing heirs or devisees. If no owner can be found, then the cemetery may use up to one-half of the unoccupied l ts [Title 13 MRSA subchapter VI, sec. 1381]. 3 Administration 2 e … 2. If more than one pe son claims the lot through either lineal or collateral descent, all parties must prove their connection to the original owner of the lot by providing documentation. 3. Claimants must reach an amicable decision regarding use of the lot and file a written and signed agreement with the Town Clerk before a burial permit will be issued. 4. Should the parties not reach an agreement, the Town will not arbitrate, and the parties may pursue their claim through legal means. 3 Though the Statute refers to “perpetual care and maintenance”, this is not the issue here; it is abandonment. Chebeague has always provided care and maintenance, whether the owner of the plot has paid for perpetual care or not. The Tow of Chebeagu Island has requested that plot# 173 last burial ate u known whose owner of record was McDonald be reclaimed by the town in or er to be added to the inventory of available cemetery plots. Should you feel that you have a lineal or collateral claim to the cemetery plot in question, please provide in writing, legal proof of lineal or collateral descent to the Superintendent of the Chebeague Island Cemetery, 192 North Road, Chebeague Island, ME 04017 on or before the 15 th of July 2021. ‘ If on receipt of the documentation and approval of the Superintendent and payment of perpetual care at current rates, a deed will be issued. If no claimant comes forward, this lot will be added to the cemetery inventory. *Town of Chebeague Island Cemetery Rules and Regulations Administration 7 g. Reclaiming graves or plots. The Town may reclaim plots or graves that have been abandoned for interment for 75 consecutive years or more. This involves a “substantial search” by advertising for existing heirs or devisees. If no owner can be found, then the cemetery may use up to one-h lf of the un ccupied lots [Title 13 MRSA subchapter VI, s c. 1381]. 3 Administration 2 e … 2. If more than one person claims the lot through ither lineal or collateral descent, all parti s must prove their con ection to the original owner of the l t by providing docum tation. 3. Claimants mu t reach an amicab e decision regarding use of the lot and file a written and signed agreement with the Town Clerk before a burial permit will be issued. 4. Should the parties ot reach an agreement, the Town will not arbitrate, and the parties may pursue their claim through legal means. 3 Though the tat te ref rs to “perpetu l c re and ai enance”, this is the issu here; it is abandonment. Chebeague has always provided care and maintenance, whether the owner of the plot has paid for perpetual care or not. Chebeague Island Cemetery Reclaiming Graves and Plots* The Town of Chebeague Island has requested that plot# 172 last burial date unknown whose owner of record was unknown be reclaimed by the town in order to be added to the inventory of available cemetery plots. Should you feel that you have a lineal or collateral claim to the cemetery plot in question, please provide in writing, legal proof of lineal or collateral descent to the Superintendent of the Chebeague Island Cemetery, 192 North Road, Chebeague Island, ME 04017 on or before the 15 th of July 2021. If on receipt of the documentation and approval of the Superintendent and payment of perpetual care at current rates, a deed will be issued. If no claimant comes forward, this lot will be added to the cemetery inventory. *Town of Chebeague Island Cemetery Rules and Regulations Administration 7 g. Reclaiming graves or plots. The Town may reclaim plots or graves that have been abandoned for interment for 75 consecutive years or more. This involves a “substantial search” by advertising for existing heirs or devisees. If no owner can be found, then the cemetery may use up to one-half of the unoccupied lots [Title 13 MRSA subchapter VI, sec. 1381]. 3 Administration 2 e … 2. If more than one person claims the lot through either lineal or collateral descent, all parties must prove their connection to the original owner of the lot by providing documentation. 3. Claimants must reach an amicable decision regarding use of the lot and file a written and signed agreement with the Town Clerk before a burial permit will be issued. 4. Should the parties not reach an agreement, the Town will not arbitrate, and the parties may pursue their claim through legal means. 3 Though the Statute refers to “perpetual care and maintenance”, this is not the issue here; it is abandonment. Chebeague has always provided care and maintenance, whether the owner of the plot has paid for perpetual care or not. Town Office T lephone: (207) 846-3148 ∙ Fax : (207) 846-6419 Chebeague Island Cemetery Reclaiming Graves and Plots*

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JULY 2021 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR