North Judson Town Council members are considering what to do at Highland Cemetery now that space is becoming limited.
Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe alerted council members last week that there are only about 12 to 20 grave spaces remaining at Highland Cemetery.
He noted that if they were to cross a highway or county road, a whole new cemetery would have to be established so they’re looking into the possibility of land acquisition. Rowe added that after checking on GIS, he discovered there is some farmland adjacent to the south end of the cemetery that could potentially be purchased for expansion.
Councilwoman Jane Ellen Felchuck noted that Pioneer Cemetery is retired and said that option is available for Highland. However, a few of the council members stated that they didn’t like the idea of not having a functional cemetery in town.
No official actions were taken but the matter will be readdressed at future meetings.
