Growers Market Returns Saturday-With a Plea

The West Chester Growers Market returns for the 2013 season this weekend but they are asking for help from patrons with what organizers see as a potential threat to the market's outdoor location.

An announcement on the Market's website says the West Chester Borough Council is considering developing the parking lot at Church and Chestnut Streets where the market is held on Saturday mornings from May through November.

In an open letter to the public the market is asking shoppers to contact their elected representatives.

As we approach our 19th year of serving the local community, the West Chester Grower's Market faces the possibility of losing our home in the parking lot at Church & Chestnut Streets. 
We need your help. 

The parking lot is being considered for development by the borough council.

While we may not bring large revenue, tall buildings or more parking spaces to the borough of West Chester, we do believe we bring something of great importance:COMMUNITY.

You can read the entire letter on the Market's website.

The open air market will be open every Saturday rain or shine from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the lot at Church and Chestnut Streets in West Chester.