Cemetery plots or burial spaces that have been sold and have remained vacant for 40 years or more from the date of their sale shall automatically revert to the town upon the occurrence of the following events:
(A) Notice shall be sent by the Clerk-Treasurer by first-class mail to the last known address of the last owner of record informing him/her of the expiration of the 40-year period and that all rights with respect to said plots or spaces will be forfeited if he/she does not affirmatively indicate in writing to the Town Clerk-Treasurer within 60 days from the date of mailing of such notice of his/her desire to retain such burial rights; and
(B) No written response to said notice indicating a desire to retain the cemetery plots or burial spaces in question is received by the Clerk-Treasurer from the last owner of record of said plots or spaces, or his/her heirs or legal representative, within 60 days from the date of mailing of said notice.
(Ord. 2023-06, passed 4-19-2023)