Recently we have found the sticks from grave marker flags on the ground next to the flag box. They don’t fit in the box and sometimes if they are forced in the box they get jammed. PROBLEM SOLVED!! Today we added a piece of PVC where people can leave their sticks. We will save these … More Stick Holder for Flag Box!
Just swung by the flag box to empty it out. While there I ran into someone from Byfield who was stopping by to drop off some flags. They thank me for doing it and starting the box – informed me they collect all their friends old flags and brings them to the box.
As the Veteran Grave Officer, a position I have been appointed to by the Selectman of Newbury. My duties include placing of flags as well as care, repair and maintaining the veteran graves within the town, at all the cemeteries and burying grounds in Newbury. This year, and years going forward, a couple Senior Citizens … More Veteran Grave Officer Enlisting Help from Senior Citizens
With Comcast Negotiations and Contract Renewal for the Town underway. I hope to bring a Senior Citizen Discount to Newbury for all Comcast Users in Newbury who are Senior Citizens. Looking into this and researching more into it. I feel we can make some sort of offer that works.
People ask me, ‘Out of everything you do, what do you enjoy the most?’. My favorite thing and something I truly enjoy is being the Veteran Grave Officer for the Town of Newbury. The role, as outlined by M.G.L Chapter 115; Section 9, is more then just placing flags for Memorial Day.
Donald Jarvis 