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Fletcher explores locations for a farmers market as staff gauges interest
Summary
Council discussed establishing a farmers market in Fletcher; the Town Manager said staff will consult market managers, Extension Agent Karen Bled, and survey possible sites including behind the garage and the former Feeding Seed location while considering parking and visibility.
Fletcher Town Council discussed plans to explore a farmers market in town, with staff saying they will gather input from market managers and the county Extension Service and inspect potential sites.
The Town Manager said he would attend a Zoom meeting of market managers and noted Extension Agent Karen Bled would be on the call to help spread the word and gauge vendor interest. Councilmembers suggested several candidate locations — behind the local garage (with possible use of nearby church parking), the former Feeding Seed site and other visible places on a main corridor — and discussed parking and visibility concerns.
Staff said they would walk sites with local staff and a representative from the farmers-market association, and that they would follow up with market operators and property owners to understand logistics and pitfalls. No formal action or funding decision was taken; staff will report back.
