Vendor leaders and residents urged the Greenfield City Council on Nov. 18 to keep the Gazebo market intact and hold a meeting to address vendor concerns.

"Please consider hosting a meeting with us," Brenda Garcia Figueroa said on behalf of market vendors, calling for a private discussion after several vendors reported being removed from Food Truck Friday and hearing rumors that a new manager would triple spot fees. Marco Romero, whose father sells at the market, told the council, "The gazebo market is more than just a place to buy and sell... It's a gathering place for this community," and warned that higher fees and excluding nonagricultural vendors would drive families and small sellers out.

Multiple vendors emphasized the market's role in supporting low-cost goods and small-business livelihoods. Juan Wu urged the council not to rebrand the event strictly as a farmers market, saying the existing mixed model better matches local demand. Translators and other speakers said that rumors of cancellation have left vendors anxious about their ability to earn supplemental or primary income.

Council members acknowledged the concerns and encouraged further dialogue. Councilmember Ortiz thanked vendors for their role in drawing crowds and said the matter "needs to get revisited" and that city staff should sit down with vendors to discuss options.

The council did not take formal action on the Gazebo market during the meeting. Several council members offered to meet with vendors and review the city's role in marketplace operations and vendor selection as a next step.