By Matt LaBarre
Contributing Writer
Westborough – A Farmers” Market will open for the first time Thursday, June 30, from 1 to 6 p.m., at the Evangelical Congregational Church of Westborough, located on the corner of Main and Church streets. The Farmers” Market will be open every Thursday through the end of September.
The Farmers” Market is being organized by Westborough residents Dave McMahon and Colleen Hilferty, who are also co-executive directors of Dismas House of Massachusetts. Dismas House is a nonprofit agency working toward the successful reentry and support of homeless former prisoners in central Massachusetts.
“The market combines our interest in our Dismas Family Farm with our interest in having a fun event in Westborough during the summer,” McMahon said. “The Dismas Family Farm serves the homeless and former prisoners who work hard to produce vegetables, eggs and beautiful wood products. Our staff will sell those items, which will help our farm thrive.
“We'se thrilled that four Westborough farms will be part of this market. The Evangelical Congregational Church has been very receptive to our mission and the Westborough Public Schools helped us with a logo contest, currently on display at the library.”
McMahon reported that many people have assisted in the development of the market, including: Westborough Selectman Tim Dodd; Richard Maloney; Alyssa Dyer from Mint Green Marketing; former Selectmen Susan Abladian and George Barrette; Nelson Ball from Ball Financial; Police Chief Alan Gordon; Town Clerk Nancy Yendriga; Paul McNulty; and Terry Gilchrest of the Department of Public Health; and the Westborough Civic League.
Vendors will offer farm-to-table vegetables, cheese, beef, pork, lamb, wine, artisan breads, brownies, flowers, handcrafted jewelry, glassware, organic personal care products, and locally made wood products such as Adirondack chairs, footstools and birdhouses. Music will also be provided by Westborough High School graduate Dylan Smith. The library will provide farm-themed reading, and there will be activities for children, including three-legged races and crafts.
Vendor space is still available, and costs $20 per week. Additional information may be found at www.eatfresh01581.com.