City of Abilene calls for volunteers ahead of ‘Cemetery Cleanup Days’

Karley Cross
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The City of Abilene’s department of Parks & Recreation announced “Cemetery Cleanup Days” towards the end of April, giving everyone a chance to clear out decorations ahead of a deeper clean.

In a press release, the city said volunteers are needed to clean the Abilene Municipal Cemetery at 1133 Cottonwood Street before April 26. Volunteers are asked to remove all items on plots aside from grave markers.

After the 26th, city staff is set to remove and dispose of what is left over.

Volunteers will not need to register, just show up and do what you can!

The city also said no items would be kept at the cemetery shop.

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