By Marc Weissman
Producer/Host
"Looking Up: A View From The Valley"
Community Access TV show
Hats off to Chairman Vinnie Scarlata of Ansonia's Economic Development Commission for an absolutely fabulous job spearheading the city's new Farmers' Market that kicks off at 2 p.m. Thursday.
It will be open 2-6 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays each week through the fall.
What a great way to attract more patrons to Ansonia's downtown as well as help promote overall business development in the city.
Between the recent success of the second annual Pierre Lallement Bike Festival, and now this follow-up effort - completed in just three weeks from concept to approval - Scarlata has clearly demonstrated himself as a positive force to be reckoned with in the Valley.
And in case you hadn't heard, in addition to nearby farmers participating in this worthwhile community effort, Vinnie and the EDC have also smartly included Eddy’s Bake Shop and Big Y as vendors. There is even open space allotted for any local co-op growers from Ansonia's own Nature Center.
What this means is that Scarlata and his group have astutely developed a unique and savvy biweekly event that collaborates local agriculture, at least one downtown business and a corporate entity all in one nice, neat, Valley-friendly package.
Good luck, Vinnie, and congratulations to all involved!
Producer/Host
"Looking Up: A View From The Valley"
Community Access TV show
Hats off to Chairman Vinnie Scarlata of Ansonia's Economic Development Commission for an absolutely fabulous job spearheading the city's new Farmers' Market that kicks off at 2 p.m. Thursday.
It will be open 2-6 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays each week through the fall.
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| Illustration by Rich DiCarlo of Derby |
What a great way to attract more patrons to Ansonia's downtown as well as help promote overall business development in the city.
Between the recent success of the second annual Pierre Lallement Bike Festival, and now this follow-up effort - completed in just three weeks from concept to approval - Scarlata has clearly demonstrated himself as a positive force to be reckoned with in the Valley.
And in case you hadn't heard, in addition to nearby farmers participating in this worthwhile community effort, Vinnie and the EDC have also smartly included Eddy’s Bake Shop and Big Y as vendors. There is even open space allotted for any local co-op growers from Ansonia's own Nature Center.
What this means is that Scarlata and his group have astutely developed a unique and savvy biweekly event that collaborates local agriculture, at least one downtown business and a corporate entity all in one nice, neat, Valley-friendly package.
Good luck, Vinnie, and congratulations to all involved!
Check out www.lookingupvalley.com to learn more about Weissman's community access TV show.
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