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Duxbury Farmer’s Market

We talk with Laura Doherty, and several vendors on opening day, July 1st, about the market and their individual stands. After months of preparation, the market will be open for business with about 25 different vendors at the Tarklin Community Center. Were trying to do everything we can to support local growers, said Peggy Pelletier, a member of the board. Vendors will be bringing everything from lobsters to salsa to stained glass and gluten-free bakery items. Most of the vendors have signed on for the full season which runs through Oct. 14. Its been a learning experience, Alison Estabrooks said. The idea for the market came from Laura Doherty, the president of the market. In January, Doherty placed an ad looking for any interest in town for a market. There were 25 people at the first meeting, Linda Collari said. A nine-member board of volunteers was soon established and worked to gain town approval. Without the dedication [from the board], the market would have never happened, Collari said. The group had to gain support within the town, then get liability insurance and establish a set of bylaws before getting the green light from town government. The market is also a non-profit organization, and must follow the state guidelines. We have an amazing board of great people who have helped to get [the market] together, Estabrooks said. There is an application process for vendors to get a spot at the market. Applications are approved for a spot by a selection committee ...