Hawley Cemetery
The rules/regulations for Hawley Cemetery have always been posted on the fencing at the front of the cemetery. The rules state that cemetery hours are from dawn to dusk and that the township reserves the right to remove any vegetation or ornaments that interferes with the maintenance of the cemetery. The size of the cemetery has grown over the years and there has been an increase in plantings and ornaments that have made the cemetery maintenance increasingly difficult. To be fair to all families, the township will begin greater enforcement of its cemetery regulations beginning this year (2012) as specifically listed below:
Cemetery Hours
Hours of public access to Hawley Cemetery is from dawn to dusk.
Year Round Regulations
1. Ground alterations will be limited to peat moss or mulch and may only be placed in front of monuments - not to exceed 12 inches. No shrubs, bushes, trees, wood chips, decorative stones/gravel or border ornaments/fixtures are permitted around the monuments. These types of items infringe on the rights of other grave owners and/or they pose a risk to the maintenance equipment and/or visitors to the cemetery.
2, No alterations, plantings, urns, vases, etc are permitted to the sides or back of any monument.
3. Artificial flowers, wreaths and crosses are permitted. They must not extend over 12 inches in front of the monument and must not exceed 36 inches in height. They are not permitted on the sides or rear of the monument.
4. Any decorations deemed unsightly or interfering with normal maintenance as determined by the Paris Township Trustees will be removed.
5. Glass containers and wire pins cannot be used.
Wayland Post Office Closing??Last year the Paris Board of Trustees were notified that the Wayland Post Office was on a potential closing list and that further analysis needed to be done. Since that time we have had limited contact with the Post Office representative responsible for making the final decision. At one point we were led to believe that the Wayland Post Office was removed from the list of potential closings, but recently we were told that it is back on the list. A public meeting has been scheduled by the Post Office District Discontinuance Coordinator and it will be held at the Shearer Community Center on Wednesday, December 14th. The meeting is scheduled from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. If you value the service and convenience of a local post office please be sure to provide your input at this meeting. The Post Office will also accept written input - forms (including a prepaid envelope) are available at the Wayland Post Office our you may download one below. These forms will also be available at the meeting on Dec 14th. All written comments must be submitted by December 18, 2011. Not everyone has a computer to access our website so we would appreciate your help spreading the word. The meeting is open to the entire public community - not just Paris Township residents. You may read a copy of the letter here: LETTER You may read and print a copy of the questionnaire here: QUESTIONNAIRE Gilbert Road Update
OPWC - Gilbert RoadWork continues in Paris Township on the OPWC Gilbert Road Project. Driveway culverts have been replaced to get the correct ditching grade, most of the work involving trees/brush has been completed, and new or replacement crossovers pipes are currently being installed. Roadside ditching, paving, and stump grinding are still needed to complete the project.
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