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Goshen approves Brookfield Farms one-day event permit pending insurance review
Summary
The Town Board approved a conditional permit for a July 27, 2025 fundraising event at Brookfield Farm of Goshen, requiring final attorney sign-off on insurance and a traffic plan that calls for right‑turn exit signage. Organizers said there is no rain date.
The Town Board of Goshen conditionally approved an event permit for Brookfield Farm of Goshen’s fundraiser scheduled for July 27, 2025, subject to final review and approval of insurance documents by the town attorney.
Organizers told the board they obtained one‑day event insurance and will deliver the policy and required liquor liability coverage to the town attorney and staff on Monday. A town official said the chief of police inspected the site and recommended a traffic plan requiring signage and a right‑turn‑only exit from the property; organizers agreed to trim overgrown bushes by the driveway and to direct event traffic to a rear entrance.
Why it matters: The event will raise funds for Iron Horse Sanctuary, which organizers said houses dozens of animals that are not available for adoption and faces rising feed costs. Board approval with insurance conditions allows event planning to proceed while the town confirms liability protections.
The organizer identified herself as Kaye and described onsite arrangements: organizers expect multiple bands performing pro bono, food trucks and vendors coordinated through the Chamber of Commerce, and sponsorship from Healy Brothers to underwrite upfront expenses for tents and porta‑potties. Organizers and town staff noted there is no rain date; if weather forces cancellation the event will not be rescheduled.
Town staff asked for documentation that vendors carry workers’ compensation and health permits where required. Organizers said Lisa from the Chamber is collecting vendor applications and documentation, and will follow up after another large weekend event to finalize vendor commitments.
The board approved the permit motion and voted in favor on a verbal aye vote, with the condition that the attorney confirm insurance and the final redline items in the contract before the permit is finalized.
Votes at a glance (as recorded in the meeting): the motion to approve the event permit, conditioned on attorney approval of insurance, was moved and seconded; the board recorded “Aye” and approved the motion.
Ending: Organizers thanked the board; town staff will receive updated insurance documents and a finalized contract before issuing the permit.
