Boston Farmers' Markets Begin Selling Local Day-Boat Fish
BOSTON (CBS) - Boston launched a new pilot program on Wednesday that will allow local day-boat fishermen to sell their catches at city Farmers' Markets.
"For the first time since the original Faneuil Hall Market Place closed its doors in the mid-1900s, Boston residents, workers, and visitors will be able to purchase fresh, healthy day-boat fish in a vibrant urban market setting," Mayor Menino said in a release. "This is truly an exciting program that expands access to healthy foods and represents a culinary option that is unique to Boston.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Carl Stevens reports
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According to the city of Boston, retail access to day-boat fish is largely non-existent in Massachusetts, despite the state's large commercial fishing industry.
Here is the list of Farmers' Markets participating in the pilot program:
Mondays
South Boston Farmers' Market
446 W. Broadway (Btwn Mt. Washington & Bank of America)
Tuesdays
Copley Square Farmers Market
Dewey Square Farmers Market
Wednesdays
City Hall Plaza
Thursdays
East Boston Farmers Market
Central Square (Bennington & Meridian Streets)
Bowdoin Geneva Farmers' Market
230 Bowdoin Street (Bowdoin Street Health Center)
Fridays
Allston Farmers Market (June)
N. Harvard & Western Avenues
Ashmont Farmers Market (July 6)
Saturdays
Mattapan Farmers Market (July 7)
