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The commission approved a special exception for a permanent year-round farm market at 1171 Randolph Road by a 5-2 vote, with limits including four farmers market events per month, 10 private gatherings per year, a 100-guest maximum, on-site parking, and no live music at private events.
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The approval allows the farm market and related agricultural activities to operate as accessory uses to the property’s agricultural and horticultural operations. Private gatherings may occur only from May 1 through October 31, must end by 9:30 p.m., and require advance date lists for city officials. The proposed rezoning of 17 parcels associated with Wesleyan University was not decided; its public hearing continued to August 26, 2026.
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