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Commissioner proposes Manokin market on Somerset Avenue to boost local vendors
Summary
A commissioner proposed a Saturday market at the Manokin site on Somerset Avenue to give local artisans and small businesses a regular venue. Council members discussed parking, vendor responsibilities, cleanup and possible park commission oversight; staff was asked to produce a step-by-step proposal including maintenance.
Commissioner (S3) outlined a proposal for a Manokin market where local vendors, craftsmen and entrepreneurs could set up on the northbound side of Somerset Avenue in the town's existing farmers-market area. “The whole goal of it is to give local people an opportunity to share their wares… and to create some community building,” the commissioner said.
Members discussed logistics including parking, site maintenance and enforcement. Chair (S2) asked for a more detailed proposal that walks through steps and maintenance responsibilities, noting public works may not be available on weekend market days without overtime. The commissioner suggested vendors should provide their own tables, tents and trash removal, and that the park commission could serve as an oversight partner. Council directed staff to return with a step-by-step plan if the council wishes to codify the event in a future resolution.
