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AIO tells Vinalhaven selectmen it needs refrigeration and volunteers to expand fresh-produce service

Town of Vinalhaven Board of Selectmen · July 28, 2026
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Summary

Alan Kearl of AIO told the Board that AIO wants to expand delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables on Vinalhaven but needs a dedicated refrigeration space and volunteer support to do so.

Alan Kearl of AIO addressed the Vinalhaven Board of Selectmen on July 28 and described AIO's existing services to the island and a proposal to expand distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables. According to the meeting minutes, Kearl said expansion would require a space with refrigeration and volunteer capacity to support regular distribution.

The Board noted the request during the communications section of the meeting; no formal vote or funding request was recorded in the minutes. The presentation was listed under Communications and attendees included Kearl via Zoom. The Board did not take formal action at this meeting to allocate space or resources. The Board's roll call shows four selectmen present and the meeting record indicates standard follow-up (no further timeline or directives were recorded).