Berlin Twp. trustees taking closer look at Fairview Memorial Park

Berlin Twp. trustees taking closer look at Fairview Memorial Park

Sharing this updated story from the Delaware Gazette - January 20, 2021.:

Fairview Memorial Park on Find A Grave

A fast and furious gravestone cleaning routine by Tony Walker on the website "TikTok"

Sharing this short video demonstrating cleaning gravestones using  "D/2 Biological Solution" which has been tested an approved by the NCPTT - National Center for Preservation Technology and Training. 
A link to "D/2" references on the website of the NCPTT
Below is a link to an Ohio distributor of D/2 Biological Solution:
Hallowed Ground Cemetery Preservation LLC

Ohio House Bill 444 - Signed into law by the Governor of Ohio - Effective April 9, 2021 - Affects transfer of cemeteries to townships

 Ohio House Bill 444, affecting Ohio's township cemeteries, was signed into law January 9, 2021 and will take effect April 9, 2021.  

State Representative, Cindy Abrams, a primary co-sponsor of HB 444 published an announcement of the passage of the bill on January 12, 2021.  Brian Baldridge is the other primary co-sponsor of this bill. 

A link to the legislative summary of HB 444.:

"Under current law, Ohio’s 1,308 townships must receive legislative permission from the Ohio General Assembly in order to enact any new abilities to carry out their duties to the public. H.B. 444 authorizes Ohio’s townships to execute decisions individually to help improve local government services and operations."  

Provisions of the bill include:

"Putting minimum standards in place regarding the transfer of cemeteries

 Allowing for another source of revenue for townships through Industrial Development Bonds

Addressing public safety concerns by making emergency responses more efficient

Providing flexibility to create Special Improvement Districts to spur economic growth

Establishing liability protections for county treasurers, municipal treasurers, and township fiscal officers for loss of funds in certain circumstances

Clarifying property tax law in regard to liens"

Proponent testimonies are included and available for download.