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Consider request from Karen Thomas for support of a historical marker for the Newtown Cemetery
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Presented By: City staff
Recommendation and Review
The City Manager's Office along with Public Works were contacted by Karen Thomas requesting support for installing a historical marker at the Newtown Cemetery after receiving notification of being placed on the Virginia Landmarks Register. The trustees of Newtown Cemetery request support for installing a historical marker for the cemetery at the intersection of Hill and Kelley Street (see attached). Prior to the group submitting the application for the historic marker to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the city has to agree to install and maintain the marker. Public Works Department as reviewed the request and recommends approval. If council approves this request and subsequently the Commonwealth does, Public Works will install and maintain the marker. It is noted that in the unlikely event the sign is damaged or stolen the applicants will be responsible for replacement of the sign to be reinstalled by the city.