New at the Farmer's Market this Friday - Stationery and gifts with a historic Dorchester theme, by Amy Butterworth at the Dorchester Arts Collaborative booth; and salsa-making demonstration, with free samples, by the folks at UMass-Boston Extension Service.

 

And, of course, fresh veggies at Farmer Dave's, Spring Brook Farm and Langwater Farm, fresh flowers and herbs at Cedar Grove Gardens, and baked goods at Spring Brook.

 

The market will run every Friday, 3-7 PM, through October 29, at Ashmont Station Plaza (corner of Dorchester Ave and Ashmont Street).  Free parking available for shoppers at ODWIN Learning Center, 1943 Dot Ave.  Two hour free parking available on the Ave.

 

 

 

 Cedar Grove Gardens

 

 

Thanks to our market co-sponsors:  Wainwright Bank, ODWIN Learning Center, Dorchester Environmental Health Coalition, Trinity Financial, CWC builders, WinnResidential,and The Boston Main Streets Foundation.  And thanks also to our market hosts, the MBTA.

 Ashmont Station Trolley Noise Meeting Tuesday, July 20

 

 Sen. Jack Hart has scheduled a follow-up community meeting Tuesday, July 20, 6:30 PM at All Saints' Church Hall, 209 Ashmont Street, to discuss the Ashmont trolley noise situation.   MBTA General Manager Richard Davey will attend.

 

Since the last meeting on June 10, the T has installed a sprinkler system and sound-deadening blankets to reduce the noise level.

 

For more information, please contact Sen. Hart's office at 617-722-1150.