§ 5483. Acquisition of land by town
§ 5483. Acquisition of land by town When it is necessary to enlarge a public burial ground or to establish a new one, three or more freeholders of the town may apply in writing to the selectboard, setting forth such necessity with a description of the land necessary for the purpose. The selectboard shall thereupon […]
§ 5481. Acquisition of land and property—Purchase or gift
§ 5481. Acquisition of land and property—Purchase or gift The right to acquire land and property for cemetery purposes, either by purchase or gift, by towns, churches, religious or ecclesiastical societies, and cemetery associations is hereby affirmed under the conditions and restrictions set forth in this chapter.
§ 5482. Eminent domain
§ 5482. Eminent domain The right to acquire land and property for cemetery purposes by condemnation proceedings by towns and cemetery associations is hereby granted under the conditions and restrictions set forth in this chapter.