Reports (396)

What is the nature of the problem: [Vandalized Headstone] Please specify: [Constituent via contact form (10/9/25): The core issue involves the damage to our loved one's headstone due to what we believe is the Cemetery's negligence, primarily from leaving gates unlocked overnight and failing to provide basic security measures like cameras, despite being on notice of repeated incidents. This failure constitutes a breach of the duty to ensure safety and security under Massachusetts law. We are seeking the City’s intervention to ensure that Fairview Cemetery promptly addresses our demands, which include the installation of weather-proof cameras and a formal apology, to resolve this matter without the need for further legal action.] Which cemetery are you calling about: [Fairview Cemetery: ( Hyde Park)]

What is the nature of the problem: [Cleaning] Please specify: [Constituent states that all around the gravesite at this location there is a large amount of debris that they are requesting be cleaned and for it to be cleaned more reguarly] Which cemetery are you calling about: [Mount Hope Cemetery: ( Mattapan)] Please specify: [States that this issue is around the whole cemetery]

What is the nature of the problem: [Other] Please specify: [Constituent called to report he is locked in the cemetery. Notified Parks on call Cathy Baker-Eclipse at 5:17pm.] Which cemetery are you calling about: [Fairview Cemetery: ( Hyde Park)] Please specify: [Constituent called to report he is locked in the cemetery. Notified Parks on call Cathy Baker-Eclipse at 5:17pm.]

What is the nature of the problem: [Other] Please specify: [Water is seeping into the basement of our building (Franklin Square Apartments) from the South End Burial Ground next to our building. We would like to have a conversation as to the best solution to repair the drainage. We understand it backs up to the cemetery and want to find a solution together] Which cemetery are you calling about: [South End South Burial Ground: ( South End)]

What is the nature of the problem: [Opening Gates] Please specify: [Constituent is stuck in the parking lot locked behind the gate with their car. Parks on-call notified at 7:16] Which cemetery are you calling about: [Fairview Cemetery: ( Hyde Park)]