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Roswell Farmers Market reopens at City Hall; Saturdays through Nov. 22
Summary
Mayor Curt Wilson and market organizers opened the Roswell Farmers Market at City Hall Saturday, with weekly hours at 8 a.m. through Nov. 22 and an unusually strong early turnout, organizers said.
Mayor Curt Wilson announced the reopening of the Roswell Farmers Market at Roswell City Hall on Saturday, and Christina Devictor, the new president of the Roswell Farmers Market, said the market will run Saturdays at 8 a.m. through Nov. 22.
The announcement came at the market opening, where Wilson noted early attendance was higher than recent years. "It's 42 degrees out and there's more people here at this farmer's market than has been in any of the farmer's markets for years," Mayor Curt Wilson said.
Christina Devictor, identified at the event as the new president of the Roswell Farmers Market, said she organized the effort with a volunteer board and cited community and local-business benefits. "I love being able to celebrate the shared values of getting outside, eating fresh food, supporting local ... and being able to galvanize it to make it happen today," Devictor said. She described the market as "a place where the community gathers," and encouraged families to attend through Nov. 22 at 8 a.m.
City Council members Will Mortland and Christine Ralls were present and identified by Mayor Wilson during the opening remarks. No formal votes or policy actions were recorded in the transcript of the remarks.
The market opening was primarily a community announcement and promotional event rather than a policy discussion. Organizers asked residents to bring family members and pets to the weekly market.
Details not specified in the remarks include the number of vendor stalls, a vendor list, whether vendor fees are charged, and whether the market accepts federal nutrition benefits such as SNAP/EBT.
