​Posted 02/03/2021

Below is a press release submitted to the February/March 2021 editions of the Cromwell Chronicle, Rare Reminder and Cromwell Life publications.

A Peaceful Gem 
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The Cromwell Hillside Cemetery is a little known gem in our beautiful town. The following is a brief history and an update of how the Cromwell Hillside Cemetery Association has been and continues to be dedicated to preserving the quiet dignity of this peaceful resting place.
In 1855, on Christmas Eve, a cemetery was established on the east side of what is known today as Hillside Road.  Additional land on the road’s west side, higher in elevation and with a sweeping view of the Connecticut River valley was acquired in 1905.   Today the East Cemetery and the West Cemetery occupy more than 12 acres slightly north of the town’s Historic District. 
Beginning in 2005, the community of Cromwell came together to revitalize the Cemetery Association and to restore the beauty of the grounds.  Local residents and businesses donated their time and skills and through their efforts demonstrated so much that is positive within our community. Over the past few years landscaping with the planting of several new trees has been and will continue to be our focus. The all volunteer board of directors, Art Webster, Jay and Donna Doolittle, Bob and Rosemary Matus, Joanne Golden, and Dick and Kathy Newton remain dedicated to respectfully maintaining the only active burial place in Cromwell.  Burial lots in East and West Cemeteries are available for purchase. If you are interested in donating or want to know more about Cromwell Hillside Cemetery please visit our website for additional information and photos at www.cromwellhillsidecemetery.org or email us at hillsidecemetery.cromwellct@gmail.com.  
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