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Onancock council tables decision to make Queen Street permanent site for Farmer’s Market
Summary
After years of planning and a recent Hill Studio schematic, the council postponed a final vote on placing both summer and winter Farmer’s Markets in the Queen Street parking lot to allow further public comment and review of stormwater and traffic concerns.
Councilmember Cindy Holdren summarized the years-long effort to address parking and a permanent home for the Farmer’s Market, citing Hill Studio’s study and prior votes and grant applications connected to a winter market structure. "the Farmer's Market need a decision from the Town Council if the Queen Street parking lot can be the permanent location for both the Summer and Winter Farmer's Market," Holdren said, asking the body for a definitive choice.
Several public commenters opposed the relocation or raised technical concerns. Robert Munson told the council that existing stormwater runoff in the Queen Street lot could worsen if pavement is raised; Joe Devaney, who attended a stakeholder meeting earlier that day, said the Hill Studio plan does not address stormwater and criticized the pace and scope of public engagement. The council decided to table the item to gather additional public input and to allow residents the opportunity to weigh in at the next meeting.
