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Town board’s planned public hearing on roadside farm stands flagged for August
Summary
Board members said the town board plans a public hearing on roadside farm stands toward the end of August; members reviewed state food-permit rules and product restrictions that will affect vendors.
Member (S2) summarized a town board agenda item about roadside farm stands and said the town board plans a public hearing toward the end of August. Member (S2) described that New York State permits involve a two-hour training course, package inspections, and restrictions about foods that can be left unattended at a stand.
"They don't really need a permit per se. They have to have a 2 hour course," Member (S2) said, and added that while some items can be handed directly to customers, other prepared foods cannot be left sitting at a stand. Members noted local interest in vendors and that the Conservation Advisory Board will raise the topic at its next meeting prior to the town's public hearing.
