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A commission member who inspected the site for owner Derek Maxey said the property currently contains equipment and trailers and several buildings in disrepair that could present safety and liability risks if the commission invited the public onto the grounds. The member said electricity and running water are not readily available at the front of the building and that porta‑potty service would be needed for events there.

The commission said the Lakeville Library/Old Town Hall area is the preferred site to pursue because the building commissioner has offered support and the Board of Health has provided the information needed to host a market there. Members discussed avoiding schedule conflicts with nearby markets in Middleborough and possible coordination — including reaching out to a contact named Bonnie who attended the Massachusetts Association of Farm Bureau meeting — rather than competing for customers.

Commission members listed other local sites in conversation, including Oliver Mills, Town Hall lawn, Pratt Farm and a CSA on Wood Street. They discussed timing and spacing (for example, a morning market followed by another market the same day) so residents could attend multiple markets. The commission said it is seeking someone to run the market and may ask Bonnie for advice about management.

On costs, one member said porta‑potty rentals are roughly $80 per unit for a single event, with no steep discount for day‑only rentals. Members said they might revisit the Lakeville Hospital property in the future but will pursue the library/Old Town Hall area for now.

The commission did not take a formal vote on site selection at this meeting and left further action to future meetings, including outreach to potential market managers and the Middleborough contact.

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On membership, the commission said Hank Van Laerhoven and Cindy Barber have expressed interest in joining and are expected to attend the next meeting to observe. One member said Van Laerhoven could not attend March 12 because of storm preparations.

The commission closed the meeting by motion. A member moved to adjourn, another member seconded, and members marked the meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. No roll‑call vote or tally was recorded in the transcript.

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Members discussed options: forming a separate fundraising entity (for example, a \"friends of\" group) to accept donations and run fundraisers because, as one member said, town commissions often cannot hold fundraisers directly. The commission cited the Lakeville Historical Commission’s umbrella fundraising group as a local example and suggested a similar arrangement or asking the town for a small annual allocation (one member mentioned an illustrative $100) to cover postage and incidental costs.

Members noted that accepting donations directly may be possible but that the commission should verify the town’s rules and accounting requirements. They agreed to gather more information and discuss fundraising mechanisms at the next meeting.

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Commission members said Nancy Kitchen has volunteered to be the club leader and Christina Gillum will serve as assistant leader and provide coverage if Kitchen is unavailable. The group plans to complete required paperwork and background checks as the next steps and expects to provide a fuller update at the next commission meeting.

No formal vote was recorded; members characterized the status as organizational steps toward forming the club and completing required administrative work.

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Members emphasized the seminar aims to cover routine spring care rather than center exclusively on Potomac horse fever. The commission said staff and volunteers had arranged for projection equipment and will set up tables for attendees.

No formal action or vote occurred on the topic; members described it as an outreach/educational event connected to the commission’s work.

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