NA markets to continue all winter
BY AMY DeMELIA SUN CHRONICLE STAFF
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 2:20 AM EST
Tasty treats will be available at a farmers' market in downtown North. (Staff file photo by Martin Gavin)
Area residents will be able to continue getting locally produced foods including jams, cheese, jellies and honey, at a winter's farmer's market, beginning this month.
David Scanlan has organized a Winter Farmer's and Artisan Foods Market, which will be held on Sundays at the Masonic Temple in the downtown, beginning Nov. 8 from 1 to 5 p.m.
"I saw the winter market as an unfilled need for both producers and customers. The demand for locally produced food continues to grow, but the ability to market that food in the winter has been limited by the lack of indoor winter markets," he said.
Scanlan said until this year the only winter market in the area was in Pawtucket on Saturdays. "I wanted to keep the market in downtown North Attleboro to encourage customers to not only shop the market but also take advantage of the restaurants and other shops in downtown. Fortunately the town has a great space in the Masonic Temple that is available for almost all of the Sundays throughout the winter," Scanlan said.
Scanlan has secured commitments from several producers with products ranging from baked goods to cheese to jams jellies and honey. He is continuing to seek out vendors who are looking to sell their locally produced foods and agricultural crafts at the market.
In addition to the market itself, David is looking for aspiring musicians who may want to provide entertainment to market patrons. He is also looking to support local food pantries through a donation at the door of either non-perishable foods or a dollar or two and would like to host a local fundraiser each week and is looking for groups interested in participating.
For more information or to participate contact Scanlan at 508-409-1534 or e-mail at
dsca995@cs.com.
NA Electric aims to stop ID theft
North Attleboro Electric has adopted a new identify theft prevention program, in order to comply with the requirements of the Federal Trade Commission's "Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003.
The act requires that creditors, such as North Attleboro Electric adopt and identity theft prevention program, known as "Red Flag Rules." The department must, per the federal requirements, implement new operating policies designed to ensure the verification of the identification of the person opening a residential or commercial account with North Attleboro Electric.
The policies include requiring certain identifying information such as name, date of birth, residential or business address, principal place of business for an entity, Social Security number, driver's license or other identification; Verifying the customer's identity, such as by copying and reviewing a driver's license or other identification card and reviewing documentation showing the existence of a business entity. General Manager James Moynihan noted that the new requirements will necessitate a new application form. and perhaps the need for customers to provide some additional information than had been previously required.
Scrapbooking aids cancer society
If you like scrapbooking and want to aid a good cause, then consider joining the Cropping for a Cure day for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at the North Attleboro Elks Lodge, 52 Bulfinch St. The cost is a $35 donation, with money, say organizers, going to the cancer society. For details on the day, and to reserve a spot, call Jackie MacDonald at 508-695-0119.
AMY DeMELIA covers North Attleboro for The Sun Chronicle. She can be reached at 508-236-0334 or at
ademelia@thesunchronicle.com.
