Agriculture Commission approves prior minutes, discusses farmer's market hurdles.
Agriculture Commission · Meeting of February 26, 2026
Monson Agriculture Commission approves January minutes in brief session. Chair Bob Skalbite and five members convened February 26 to discuss a planned season-long farmer's market, which remains stalled on location, insurance, permitting, and financing questions. Presenter Kellie Hummel was absent.
Skalbite flagged uncertainty around opening a dedicated town account to handle market fees and stressed that vendors handling processed or temperature-sensitive foods must secure Board of Health permits. The commission unanimously approved the prior meeting's minutes before adjourning at 7:20 p.m.
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Source: the Agriculture Commission meeting of February 26, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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