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Farmers Market lease renewed; board OKs $2,000 contribution to SNAP and Double Up Bucks
Summary
The board approved the 2026–2027 Farmers Market lease and a $2,000 town contribution to food assistance programs after Farmers Market leaders reported 56 vendors and about $750,000 in 2025 sales; the board also approved the Antique Fair street‑closure footprint for Sept. 18–19.
Farmers Market Vice President Wayne Pitts and Farmers Market Manager Tina Hubbard asked the board to renew the annual lease for the market site and to continue a $2,000 town contribution to SNAP and Double Up Bucks food‑assistance programs. Pitts reported that the market had 56 vendors and about $750,000 in sales during the 2025 season.
Alderman Brian Blanco moved to approve the 2026–2027 Farmers Market lease and the $2,000 contribution; Alderwoman Beth Shelton seconded and the board approved the request 5-0. Separately, Keith Woodie requested a street closure for the 15th annual Antique Fair scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19; Alderman David Miller moved to approve the event footprint, Alderman Blanco seconded, and the motion passed 5-0.
The actions keep town support in place for market food‑assistance efforts and authorize use of the downtown footprint for the two‑day Antique Fair; details about event traffic plans and any required permits were not discussed in detail at the meeting.
