Sen Velis petitions state to restore later visiting hours at veterans cemetery

Sen Velis petitions state to restore later visiting hours at veterans cemetery
AGAWAM — State Sen. John Velis spoke out last week about a change in policy that has the gates at the Agawam Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery closing at 4 p.m. That contrasts with the Winchendon Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, where gates are open all day and night, Velis said. Velis, a Westfield Democrat who also represents Agawam, said he has reached out to the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services to raise this issue and hopes to the see the hours extended. “There are only two state veterans’ cemeteries in all of Massachusetts,” Velis said. “People from all over the state come to…

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