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Fairfield Receives Donation For Historic Cemeteries

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Town of Fairfield received a check for $5,000 to maintain and preserve local historic cemeteries in commemoration of Oak Lawn Cemetery Association's 150th anniversary. 

Board member Judge Dan Caruso, First Selectman Mike Tetreau, president of the Association’s board of directors Bronson Hawley, and board member Town Clerk Betsy Browne, pose atthecheck presentation.

Board member Judge Dan Caruso, First Selectman Mike Tetreau, president of the Association’s board of directors Bronson Hawley, and board member Town Clerk Betsy Browne, pose atthecheck presentation.

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Frank Mojica

“As a community that takes great pride in honoring our history and keeping alive the legacy of our dearly departed residents, many of whom made our town the special place it is today, I am very appreciative of this generous donation," said First Selectman Mike Tetreau. "I want to congratulate Oak Lawn on celebrating its 150th anniversary and thank its dedicated Association for all the good work it does for our Town.”

Bronson Hawley, president of the Association’s board of directors, and board members Judge Dan Caruso and Town Clerk Betsy Browne presented the check to Tetreau at a recent ceremony. 

“We are delighted to make this gift to the Town which is to be used solely for the maintenance and preservation of Fairfield’s historic cemeteries," said Hawley. "Preserving and honoring our community’s past is a sacred and privileged obligation for all of us at Oak Lawn. We look forward to working with the town in the future to help manage and maintain Fairfield’s historic cemeteries."

Fairfield's other historic cemeteries include the East Cemetery on Old Post Road., the West Cemetery on Post Road., the Old Burying Ground on Beach Road. and the Greenfield Hill Burying Ground on Bronson Road.

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