NEW LENOX – New Lenox Township is turning its attention to the care and potential expansion of its cemeteries, an effort that will be spearheaded by a newly elected trustee.

During the township board’s June 12 meeting, Supervisor Cass Wennlund announced he had assigned Trustee Annette Vogt to oversee the township’s cemeteries. Vogt, who was attending her first meeting as a trustee, will work with the township’s Cemetery Liaison, Beth Gilboe.

Wennlund said he and Vogt have already discussed pressing needs, including the possibility of expanding Maplewood Cemetery and addressing the “righting of some of the monuments” to ensure they are properly set.

In her report to the board, Vogt confirmed her new role. “Just got my cemetery assignment,” she said. “Is reading up on responsibilities in Handbook. Took tour of the facilities and is excited to begin serving the citizens of the township.”

The assignment comes as part of Supervisor Wennlund’s broader focus on maintaining township properties. He also reported on efforts to update the township’s 23-year-old senior housing complex, where aging carpets and flooring are being replaced in apartments as tenants leave.

The May 8 meeting minutes were approved, with Vogt abstaining as she was not present for that meeting. The board also unanimously approved the payment of all current and late bills.