Revere Beach Welcomes Farmers Market to Its Sands
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Meeting Date:
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Recording Published:
07/31/2024
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Duration:
10 Minutes
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Suffolk County
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Towns:
Revere
- Meeting Overview:
The Revere City Council meeting discussed several topics, but the relocation of the Farmers Market to Revere Beach emerged as the most notable. The move aims to increase accessibility and community engagement, leveraging the high foot traffic and proximity to public transportation at the beachfront location.
The Farmers Market at Revere Beach was highlighted for its diverse offerings, including organic produce, artisanal bread, and local honey. Vendors expressed satisfaction with the turnout and the opportunity to sell products ranging from organic cold-pressed juices to homegrown plants and 3D-printed planter pots. The market’s relocation is seen as a positive step towards fostering community spirit and supporting local businesses.
Vendors like Damian from Cowhill Apiary, specializing in unfiltered raw honey, and Donna Marshall from KPN Fresh Catch, offering a variety of seafood, underscored the importance of local sourcing and the benefit of connecting consumers directly with producers. The market also features unique offerings such as a bike blender at a coffee shop, emphasizing innovation in customer engagement.
Accessibility was a recurring theme as the beachfront location next to Wonderland Train Station and Revere Beach Train Station makes it easier for the community to visit. The ample parking and scenic ocean views add to the market’s appeal, encouraging residents to combine their beach visits with shopping for fresh, locally-sourced goods.
Patrick M. Keefe Jr.
City Council Officials:
Anthony Cogliandro, Ira Novoselsky, Anthony T. Zambuto, Marc Silvestri, Michelle Kelley, Juan Pablo Jaramillo, Robert J. Haas, Iii, Joanne McKenna, Paul Argenzio, Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Chris Giannino
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
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Recording Published:
07/31/2024
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Duration:
10 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Suffolk County
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Towns:
Revere
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