Finale for Norwood Farmer’s Market
By Bella Caggiano
Unfortunately, Norwood will not be hosting a farmer’s market this year. According to Friends of Norwood Center (FNC) liaison Maryellen Horgan, the decision was made because of lack of funding and management, not pandemic-related issues. Last year the Farmer’s Market was suspended for the season due to the required costs of safety measures for COVID-19 and execution of social distancing.
“While FNC embraces the concept of bringing fresh, local produce to Norwood Town Center, our very limited resources, which are all raised through fundraising, better serve our mission and Norwood Center businesses by assisting businesses get back on their feet post pandemic, and continuing our marketing and organizing assistance to bring back patrons to Norwood Center,” Horgan said.
The Market was operated through the Friends of Norwood Center and numerous efforts were made to solicit funding and administration through other local community resources. With no plan to turn over the reigns of the Norwood Farmer’s Market, the FNC made the tough decision to end the weekly seasonal event.
“Before the Board voted unanimously to stop hosting the market, we reached out to local non-profits to ascertain if they would be able to assume management,” Horgan said. “No one was able to take it on at this time. The market has a very small, but loyal, customer base. We hope in time, a Norwood organization with whom the farmer’s market concept is more aligned will be able to find funding and restart it.
Although Norwood’s Town Common will not be filled with fresh produce in the near future, there are farmer’s markets in surrounding towns that residents can enjoy the abundant benefits of fresh, local fruits and vegetables.
Dedham Farmer’s Market
First Church of Dedham,
670 High St. (intersection
of High and Court Sts.)
Wednesdays
1-5 p.m.
June 16-October 27
Rain or shine
Walpole Farmer’s Market
Spring Brook Park
(East St. Rte. 27)
Saturdays
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 12-October 23
Free parking in public parking lot or behind Walpole Town Hall
Canton Farmer’s Market
Front lawn of the Rodman
Building/High School
(960 Washington St.)
Sundays
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
June 13-October 24
Needham Farmer’s Market
Garrity’s Way (in front of
Needham Town Hall)
Sundays
12-4 p.m.
June 13-October 31
Roslindale Farmer’s
Market
Adams Park, Roslindale Village
Saturdays
9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
June 4-October 30
Rain or Shine
Unfortunately, Norwood will not be hosting a farmer’s market this year. According to Friends of Norwood Center (FNC) liaison Maryellen Horgan, the decision was made because of lack of funding and management, not pandemic-related issues. Last year the Farmer’s Market was suspended for the season due to the required costs of safety measures for COVID-19 and execution of social distancing.
“While FNC embraces the concept of bringing fresh, local produce to Norwood Town Center, our very limited resources, which are all raised through fundraising, better serve our mission and Norwood Center businesses by assisting businesses get back on their feet post pandemic, and continuing our marketing and organizing assistance to bring back patrons to Norwood Center,” Horgan said.
The Market was operated through the Friends of Norwood Center and numerous efforts were made to solicit funding and administration through other local community resources. With no plan to turn over the reigns of the Norwood Farmer’s Market, the FNC made the tough decision to end the weekly seasonal event.
“Before the Board voted unanimously to stop hosting the market, we reached out to local non-profits to ascertain if they would be able to assume management,” Horgan said. “No one was able to take it on at this time. The market has a very small, but loyal, customer base. We hope in time, a Norwood organization with whom the farmer’s market concept is more aligned will be able to find funding and restart it.
Although Norwood’s Town Common will not be filled with fresh produce in the near future, there are farmer’s markets in surrounding towns that residents can enjoy the abundant benefits of fresh, local fruits and vegetables.
Dedham Farmer’s Market
First Church of Dedham,
670 High St. (intersection
of High and Court Sts.)
Wednesdays
1-5 p.m.
June 16-October 27
Rain or shine
Walpole Farmer’s Market
Spring Brook Park
(East St. Rte. 27)
Saturdays
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 12-October 23
Free parking in public parking lot or behind Walpole Town Hall
Canton Farmer’s Market
Front lawn of the Rodman
Building/High School
(960 Washington St.)
Sundays
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
June 13-October 24
Needham Farmer’s Market
Garrity’s Way (in front of
Needham Town Hall)
Sundays
12-4 p.m.
June 13-October 31
Roslindale Farmer’s
Market
Adams Park, Roslindale Village
Saturdays
9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
June 4-October 30
Rain or Shine
