[MassHistPres] Farmstand in the LHD

[Carol Carlson]

Alene:
Like you, my first thoughts are "sure" also.  However, my concerns would 
include the size and color of this tent, where the parking would be, and 
any signs or lighting to be used.  I would definitely encourage having a 
public hearing on the issue, so any neighbors/citizens could voice their 
concerns and the members of the HDC/Planning Board could set down any 
regulations they feel are important.   This may only be a temporary 
seasonal market, but if it is profitable, it may very well be a yearly 
summer event.  Before a Sure! Great! I'd want all the questions 
answered, and a written Notice of requirements to the market manager and 
for your files.  Bedford now has a great farmer's market, but only open 
on Mondays.  I wish Methuen well, and agree with all that Jonathan 
proclaimed!

My best,
Carol M Carlson
Bedford HDC

Reich, Alene wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> A question to the masses- and, of course, I am trying to solve this problem before the end of business today.
>
> We have had a request to put a farm stand in the LHD.  It would be a tent, placed for the rest of the season on a vacant lot.  It seems that they plan to use it daily, not just as a special event farmers' market.  The Building Dept. said they don't need a permit and I am still waiting to see if they need a license.
>
> The first impulse was to say "Sure!  Great!" but the fact that we have nothing in the Rules and Regs even remotely pertinent to this I am second guessing that impulse.  
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Alene
>
> Alene Reich
>
> Historic Planner, City of Methuen
> Searles Building
> 41 Pleasant St, Suite 217
> Methuen, MA 01844
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