October, 2026

Norwood Board of Selectmen

Norwood Town Hall

566 Washington Street

Norwood, MA 02062

Re: A Heartfelt Thank You from the Norwood Farmers Market

Dear Members of the Board of Selectmen,

On behalf of the Norwood Farmers Market, we would like to formally express our sincere appreciation to the many Town of Norwood departments, employees, and officials who helped make our 2026 season such a tremendous success.

While our vendors, volunteers, and shoppers are the heart of the market, there is an entire team working behind the scenes whose efforts often go unnoticed. We want to make sure those individuals receive the recognition and thanks they so richly deserve.

A special thank you goes to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for their incredible support throughout the season. From placing signs and parking cones each Tuesday morning to keeping the Town Common clean and welcoming, their efforts made an enormous difference. One particularly memorable example came after the September nor’easter weekend. Despite the storm, we arrived midday Tuesday to find the grounds immaculate, as though nothing had happened! We are also grateful for the department providing a mist fan during some of our extremely hot market days. It is a much-needed relief to our vendors and shoppers.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Norwood Recreation Department for generously allowing us to store our Farmers Market supplies throughout the season. Having a convenient and secure location for our equipment makes an enormous difference in our weekly setup and breakdown. 

Our thanks also go to the Norwood Light Department, whose staff is always responsive, accommodating, and ready to assist with our electrical needs. 

The Norwood Farmers Market is about much more than selling fresh produce, baked goods, and local products. It is a place where neighbors gather, friendships are made, small businesses are supported, and our community comes together. None of that would be possible without the cooperation and generosity of so many people.

The 2026 season was a success, thanks to an army of dedicated people behind us. We are fortunate to have such a supportive town, and we never take that support for granted.

We respectfully ask that you extend our heartfelt appreciation to the departments and employees who helped make this season possible.

We look forward to making the Norwood Farmers Market an even greater community tradition in the years ahead.

With sincere appreciation,

Peter McFarland

Market Director

Michele Taranto

Market Manager