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Pearl Street farmers market street-closure request referred for interdepartmental review
Summary
The board heard a proposal from the Cross Farmers Market Association to close Pearl Street for a Friday market May–October; the board voted unanimously to refer the request to the Jan. 26 Board of Public Works meeting so municipal departments can coordinate logistics, safety and parking.
The Board of Public Works on Jan. 12 heard a request from the Cross Farmers Market Association to close Pearl Street between 2nd and 4th streets on Fridays from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., May through October, contingent on required permits and insurance.
Sadie Laniero, the market manager, told the board vendors and organizers want to keep the market downtown for visibility and economic benefits. She described outreach to business owners and said the organizers have discussed and are working to resolve key operational issues including vendor parking, pedestrian crossing safety and refuse removal. She said vendors who require vehicle-access spots or…
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