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Council backs pilot Sunday farmers market and plans pop‑up library during lead remediation
Summary
Council discussed a pilot Sunday farmers market at the library parking lot (June–September) and confirmed the library will close for roughly 4–6 weeks for lead‑paint remediation; city staff will offer pop‑up library services at City Hall with internet and limited public computers.
Councilors discussed two related community service items: a pilot Sunday farmers market and upcoming temporary library closure for lead‑paint remediation.
The farmers‑market proposal would run Sundays from early June through September with local vendors solicited from a New Jersey Fresh list and a limited number of vendor spots in the first year. "First year, we said we wouldn't charge a fee because...we want to get it going," a staff member said. Vendors would be limited to produce and licensed cottage items; no on‑site cooking is planned and county health rules would determine licensing requirements for baked goods.
Separately, the mayor said the public library will close for about 4–6 weeks while lead remediation and interior updates are completed; the city will provide a pop‑up library in the City Hall conference room with staff, circulation services, Wi‑Fi and 1–2 public computers, and will coordinate programming and drop‑off/returns. Bid openings for remediation and painting are scheduled and the mayor said staff will provide further details as projects proceed.
What happens next: staff will send letters to nearby residents and prospective vendors, post details on the city's communications channels and proceed with permitting and vendor outreach; the library will run pop‑up services while remediation is underway.
