Petersburg’s New Mower Revolution | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

Petersburg’s bold new investment: a $50,000 remote-controlled mower, the R-60, is revolutionizing cemetery maintenance at Blandford Cemetery—handling tough terrain with a 60-inch deck, freeing human crews to focus on delicate grave care. With staffing shortages and sweltering heat making upkeep tough, this tracked beast lets one operator manage what used to take a crew. Residents like Kalley Saye are thrilled to see the grounds finally getting proper care without workers struggling in the heat. The machine’s rollout marks a broader citywide shift toward tech-driven efficiency, with Bernadine…