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Ledyard Farmers Market Committee sets 2026 season dates; approves equipment and gate repair funding

LedyardJan 7, 20262 min read

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The Committee set the 2026 market season (June 3–September 16), approved minutes, authorized $2,000 for a computer/printer and $1,000 for gate repair/replacement, pre-approved a marginal food-truck fee increase, and will further study a market Venmo account and an ordinance revision to permit spirits.

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Ledyard Farmers Market Committee

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Approved Farmers Market regular meeting minutes from October 1, 2025 (vote 4–0).
Set 2026 Summer Market dates: Wednesdays, June 3, 2026 through September 16, 2026 (number of market weeks to remain the same as last year).
Decided not to increase regular vendor fees for the 2026 season; pre-approved a marginal increase to food-truck fees to be determined by Pamela Ball and Ethan Grenger.
Authorized allocation of $2,000 to purchase a computer and printer for Committee use and to increase the non-recurring purchase order by that amount (vote 4–0).
Authorized allocation of $1,000 to repair/replace gates between the Bill Library and the lower town green by the Congregational Church and to increase the non-recurring purchase order by that amount (vote 4–0); Treasurer to report estimated cost at next meeting.
Directed further research into creating a market Venmo account; discussion to continue and the Committee will approach the town after the town budget is approved.
Moved forward with revising Ordinance #300-029 (rev-1) regarding control of alcoholic beverages at Town facilities to include spirits and exclusions for glass/ceramic-packaged vendor items; a draft was sent to the Mayor (post meeting note).
Assigned Kat (K.) Duval to take over the market email newsletter (introduced at meeting).

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