Cemetery building updates are complete

Barry Allen displays the refurbished Oak Grove Cemetery sign on the newly-sided building located at the eastern edge of the cemetery.

A new sign has been installed at the building at Oak Grove cemetery, thanks to the efforts of Barry Allen, who volunteered to help with the project.

“When we started rehabbing the building, I took the sign down and took it to my garage,” Allen explained. “I spent a few days repainting it and dressing it up a little, but we didn’t want to put it back up until the building was repainted.”

Last summer, a new roof and new foundation were added to add to the building’s longevity, and this summer it was pressure washed and a new coat of paint was added, so it was finally time to replace the sign.

“I also installed a solar light to illuminate the sign at night,” Allen added.

The community appreciates the hard work of Sexton, Mike Miner, along with board members and volunteers, to keep Manchester’s Oak Grove Cemetery looking beautiful.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.