The Meeting on the Lawn

Upon hearing in mid May 2010 that the dream of a functioning Woods Hole Market would not be realized this year, Woodsholians from all walks of life let out a disgruntled groan. But sometimes bad news brings folks together so well, it develops a rosy sheen despite itself.

On Thursday, May 27, a broad slice of the village met on the dappled lawn across from the post office to put their heads together and ask, “What now?” The purpose of the meeting was not to find a way to reopen the market (which can be yours for just 1.4 million), but to explore how we could make life easier without it.

A number of ideas were raised. Some folks suggested that we have a market truck come down at intervals, where people could buy everything from produce to toilet paper (the latter item having quickly become the poster child for things that are unavailable in Woods Hole). Others favored starting a Co-op, which would not only provide us our much sought-after conveniences, but reduce our reliance on and cash flow to outside sources for them. But with summer scratching at the back door, it was decided that these approaches might take more planning and time than we could spare.

So we decided to compile a list of the things that people would want most from a market if it WERE here.

Once we have a good sense of the community’s desires, this list will be presented to the Woods Hole Business Association. There, Business owners will discuss which of these items they can provide, and divvy up the task of supplying Woods Hole with its cold-cuts, painkillers and tampons. Tentatively called “The Village Pantry,” this collective effort will hopefully be the stopgap solution we need to carry us through the next frenzied months. Maps will be made available to help guide the shopper to the correct place of business.

Currently we are looking for suggestions from people on what they would most like to have available here in Woods Hole. Please post your ideal items on the blog at http://whvillagepantry.blogspot.com/ or email them to lazarusadam@gmail.com, or grab a flier from a business near the top of Water Street, fill it out, and leave it in the drop box at Pie in the Sky. Thank you very much for your participation! By working together full time and daytime residents alike be able to do more of their shopping on foot!

Friday, May 28, 2010

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8 comments:

  1. lazarusMay 28, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    inner tubes for bikes

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  2. j0ngoMay 29, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    Roger Day has asked that Roses Lime Juice, and capers be added. Also Tuna fish cans. I was thinking of Coonamesset Farm fresh vegetables. Nuts like unroasted almonds, cashews or others.

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  3. UnknownJune 1, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    I'd like to see whole wheat bread available. I understand that Windfall has it, but only on Saturday afternoon.

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  4. UnknownJune 2, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    Aspirin, toiletries (tooth brush/paste, soap, deodorant, shampoo, feminine products, sunscreen), fruit, fresh cheese, sandwich meat, olives.

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  5. UnknownJune 2, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    TOOTHPASTE, TAMPONS, TOILET PAPER, BATTERIES

    clare

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  6. Lauren and JoshJune 2, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    Baking needs - flour, sugar, butter, eggs. How many times have I been mid-recipe, out of a key ingredient and whimpering "When is that market ever going to open????" Also organic milk, O.J.. Sunscreen!

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  7. Alan SteinbachJune 4, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    peanut butter, organic (skip the skippy)

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  8. Anthony GoddardJune 7, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    +1 for Coonamesset Farm fresh vegetables, that'd be awesome.

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