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Residents and stakeholders brief council on community garden, harbor and market updates; BEAD broadband presentation
Summary
Public commenters and guest speakers briefed Harrisville council on community garden partnerships, harbor operations and a BEAD broadband grant; council also heard that a Groundworks grant was applied for to support the farmers market and that the fire department is seeking volunteers.
During public comment, Monica Spears updated the council on progress for the city community gardens, reporting outreach to local nurseries and businesses. Spears named Hargers Nursery and Billie at White Barn Gardens as outreach contacts, and said participating businesses include Blooming Buds (south US‑23 garden), Alcona Coffee (north US‑23 garden), Hollyhock Emporium and Tackleland; a potential ballfield garden site has interested businesses but garden locations there remain undetermined. Patty Thomas clarified that hoop‑house waitlist contact information is posted inside the hoop at the office.
