Federal Way committee shifts farmers market to prepaid fees, phases out wooden tokens and tightens safety for 2026 season The committee heard staff briefings on 2025 finances and operations for the downtown farmers market and forwarded related budget items to the April 7 consent agenda. Staff said the city will use prepaid booth rental, stop using $10 wooden tokens, outsource donut sales to nonprofits, and adopt a traffic and barrier plan for the street market.

Federal Way's farmers market is undergoing a major transformation for 2026, shifting to prepaid booth rentals and phasing out wooden tokens to streamline operations and enhance safety.

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Lunenburg County electoral board flags vendor support crisis for electronic poll books At its May 7 meeting the board discussed a vendor (Demtech) telling jurisdictions it will not support electronic poll books once contracts lapse, an issue the minutes say affects about 97 Virginia jurisdictions and prompted calls for a temporary state solution.

Lunenburg County's electoral board is sounding the alarm over a vendor support crisis for electronic poll books that could impact 97 jurisdictions in Virginia just ahead of the June primary!

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Agency outlines multi‑phase renovation and operational plan for Vermont Building at the Big E Agency presenters summarized a $6 million biennium request (with $3 million spent) and a phased plan to address deferred maintenance, electrical upgrades, ADA access and vendor operations at the Vermont Building on the Eastern States Exposition grounds, with the centennial as the target milestone.

The Vermont Building at the Big E is set for a transformative $6 million renovation aimed at boosting small businesses and enhancing vendor experience just in time for its centennial celebration!

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Greenfield vendors urge council to protect gazebo market amid rumors of rule changes and higher fees Vendors at the gazebo market told the City Council that proposed management changes and reported fee increases would push longtime sellers out and harm families who depend on market income; councilwoman Ortiz said she will sit down with vendors to seek a 'happy medium.'

Vendors are rallying to save the beloved gazebo market, fearing new fee hikes and restrictions will dismantle this vital community hub.

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CEMA President Urges Legislative Revisions to LIHEAP Fuel Reimbursement Rates Chris Herb calls for adjustments to Connecticut's LIHEAP allocation plan for fuel vendors.

Connecticut's future heating assistance hangs in the balance as lawmakers face urgent calls for reform to fuel reimbursement rates that could impact low-income residents.

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Carmel Council Discusses Supply Chain Challenges for DORA Aluminum Cups Carmel explores adding plastic cup option to address aluminum supply issues for vendors.

Carmel's DORA Committee is grappling with aluminum cup supply issues, considering a shift to plastic cups to keep local vendors thriving!

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Nonprofit's 10% Concession Fee Sparks Controversy During Liberation Day Committee Meeting Board justifies 10% fee on vendor sales to cover event costs amid fairness concerns.

A heated debate ignites as the Liberation Day Committee's decision to impose a 10% fee on vendors raises questions about fairness and community support.

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Katima sewage spill disrupts businesses Vendors at Katima Mulilo say their income is under threat due to sewage overflowing across parts of the town. Native Small Traders Association chairman Mulijani Simasiku says many vendors will be forced to either stop working or move to areas where there are fewer customers. “Food and fresh produce vendors will be mostly affected, as it will be unhygienic for them to operate in such an environment. It may even cause vendors to get sick, as that stench is too toxic to be inhaled regularly. The town council should, therefore, find a speedy solution for the sewage crisis,” he says. He urges the town council to provide chemicals to those operating around overflowing manholes to reduce the stench and prevent waterborne diseases. His comments follow a major sewerage pump malfunction at Station 7, which has led to warnings of possible evacuations and business closures. The town’s ageing sewerage infrastructure has been a challenge for years, resulting in frequent malfunctions that cause a backflow, which subsequently overflows through toilets, showers and manholes across the town. Katima Mulilo chief executive Raphael Liswaniso told The Namibian over the weekend the malfunction worsened because no maintenance was conducted over the past two weeks due to transport challenges. “It’s an alarming situation. The overflowing will be as a result of the sewer pump being unable to absorb new waste, which will cause a backflow. We need a heavy sucker pump to pump out old waste; however, we do not know where to dispose of the waste. Our technical team is hard at work to remedy the hazardous effects of this malfunction,” he said. Liswaniso added that the possibility of sewage overflowing around town is inevitable, although the town council is working hard to reduce the pressure on the sewerage network. He said residents should relocate to villages to avoid flushing toilets, and businesses that use a lot of water should close. “That will help reduce pressure on the sewerage network. However, if we are unable to fix the malfunction, it will result in the closure of all the businesses and the suspension of other services. Therefore, it’s best if residents and businesses start taking precautionary measures because although it’s still a bit manageable, it’s a critical situation,” he said. According to Liswaniso, the town council requires N$4 million to fix the pump station. Katima Mulilo has a population of 46 401 with 11 739 households, according to the 2023 population and housing census report. Community activist Dobson Kwala says this situation presents a major health crisis for the residents, as the overflowing sewage exposes residents to possible disease outbreaks such as cholera, skin diseases and dysentery. “The government should step in and assist the town council; otherwise, they will be battling outbreaks of various diseases that will come about as a result of these hazardous sewage overflows. “Meanwhile, businesses will also be impacted financially if they have to close, and it will impact the livelihoods of many residents,” he says. The post Katima sewage spill disrupts businesses appeared first on The Namibian.

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City Council proposes food truck reservation system for local park events City officials discuss flexible vendor setup to enhance park usability during summer.

Oak Harbor's City Council is cooking up exciting plans to transform Windjammer Park into a vibrant hub with food trucks and shaded spaces that will invite the community to come together!

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Square payment system enhances vendor registration for Juneteenth event Event organizers streamline vendor payments and donations using Square for Juneteenth.

Golf Manor Village is gearing up for an exciting Juneteenth celebration with a new online payment system that simplifies vendor registration and boosts community engagement!

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Muskegon Farmers Market implements new fee structure to support vendors Commissioners approve fee increases and a late fee to enhance Muskegon Farmers Market operations

Muskegon City is stepping up for its community with nearly $100,000 in funding for local projects and a revamped Farmers Market fee structure aimed at supporting all vendors!

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Senator Mike Simmons proposes direct deposit mandate for Illinois State agency payments Illinois bill SB1387 mandates direct deposit for all recurring state vendor payments.

Illinois is taking a bold step into the future of finance with Senate Bill 1387, pushing for all state vendor payments to be made through direct deposit!

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