Open for the season
SDSG MP Guy Lauzon cut the ribbon officially opening the 2019 Waterfront Market in Chesterville and later visited with vendors and residents at the market. From the left, vendor Heather Parent, Louise Arsenault and Lauzon take a few minutes to converse during opening day of the market on May 18. Thompson Goddard photo

Perusing market stalls
Chesterville resident Caroline Roberts is shown in conversation with local entrepreneur Tom Manley, one of the 14 vendors on hand for the season opener of the Waterfront Market in Chesterville on May 18.
Thompson Goddard photo

CHESTERVILLE – In what has become an annual sign that spring has arrived, the Waterfront Market, formerly known as Chesterville Farmers’ Market, opened on Sat., May 18. After an official opening by SDSG MP Guy Lauzon, there was a steady stream of people perusing the items for sale offered by the 14 vendors at the market, with market president Monique Morris commenting there were 20 seasonal vendors committed to the market.

Lauzon stated that he would “encourage the community to support” the Waterfront Market, while enjoying the opportunity to speak with local residents and vendors during a stroll at the market opening.

Will Stephenson, vice president of the Waterfront Market, mentioned there was a community booth at the market, which could be utilized by community organizations and suggested contacting Morris for more information.

There are some special events planned for the market season which runs between May 18 and Oct. 19. Morris mentioned an upcoming special night market to be held on the summer solstice, June 21 from 5 p.m. until sunset in collaboration with Dan Riitano of The McCloskey Project. She continued the event will be held close to McCloskey’s and will feature live entertainment, vendors and local brewers. For more information on the Waterfront Market please visit their Facebook page or drop by the market on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.