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Somerville council accepts $50,000 state grant to support mobile farmers market

Somerville City Council · January 8, 2026
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Summary

The council approved a $50,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to fund the Somerville Mobile Farmers Market. Councilors said the award will support food access programs administered by Health and Human Services without requiring a local match.

The Somerville City Council on Jan. 8 approved a $50,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to the city Health and Human Services Office of Food Access and Healthy Communities for the Somerville Mobile Farmers Market.

Councilors heard a brief presentation describing the grant scope and recommended approval. "This…

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