Three years of planning, meetings and paperwork is what was involved in launching this year’s first Farmers’ Market located in the West Parking Lot of the Civic Centre. Says market co-manager and local farmer Marjo Niemi, “We’re learning how to become a large town. But this is our future. We need local food for local people.” With a strong mandate from Town Council, the market started its first season on June 26^th with nine farm and food vendors and can now boast 14 vendors offering a wide variety of goods. Residents are invited to make the Market a part of their weekly shopping experience.