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‘We try to be frugal’: Dwindling cash reserves leave Oakland Cemetery with uncertain future

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As Woodstock’s largest cemetery at 42.5 acres, 164-year-old Oakland Cemetery has plenty of land but is running low on cash reserves. (Independent photo by Eileen Millard)

By Eileen Millard news@the woodstockindependent.com  When a brick-and-mortar business closes its doors for financial reasons, operations cease. Staff might be let go; equipment could be sold; but the site will […]

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