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Vendors urge Greenfield to preserve gazebo Saturday market amid proposed shift to certified farmers market
Summary
Dozens of vendors told Greenfield City Council on Oct. 28 they fear a proposed transition to a certified farmers market would displace long-time Saturday vendors and sharply raise booth fees; vendors asked the council for transparency and a community meeting before any change.
Dozens of vendors and residents told the Greenfield City Council on Oct. 28 they want city leaders to preserve the long-running Saturday gazebo market and to hold community meetings before making any change.
"The rumor is that our current vendors will be replaced," said Silca Saavedra, a resident of more than 15 years who coordinates the Saturday market at the gazebo. "A certified farmers market has regulations, and most of these vendors here might not be able to participate." Saavedra asked the council to meet with vendors and explain any planned changes.
The concern drew repeated accounts…
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