Links about NSCM History
Here are some past views of the market as reported by the local press:
May 21, 2006
December 28, 2005
The TRUE NSCM Story Part 3
The NSCM had worked very hard in 2002-2003 to develop the gardens on their property on Kam. Hwy near Kahae St.
The neighborhood gathering that happened every Saturday at the Farmer's Market was a source of connection, sharing and community spirit.
The Summer Mele of 2003 was a terrific event for the NSCM, with local famers, musicians and artists coming together with the community, to celebrate on the property.
The community was SHOCKED when a month later, August 2003, the market was served an eviction notice by the City. The City was claiming zoning violations by the NSCM.
This seemed beyond belief, since the Market had developed their organic gardens at this spot on Kam. Hwy., because the City in partnership with the NSCM, had placed them there.
Jeremy Harris had even given the NSCM funding to develop their programs on this property.
The Community was outraged! People wrote letters, signed petitions, called the mayor's office and showed up at City Council meetings, to share reasons why they wanted to keep NSCM at the current location.
There was a growing sentiment that our North Shore community had little voice in the workings of city government
Check out Part 3 of our Video:
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November 29, 2005
The TRUE NSCM Story Part 2
Check out Part 2 of the TRUE NSCM Story here:
This is a little about how the Market got it's start on the North Shore. A long Community process takes place to get land for the market and garden. Did you know about the City location switch-eroo at the last moment?
Finally in 1999, the Market begins at its location on Kam Hwy near Kahae street. We were able to share many gardening workshops, and work sessions with local kids and neighbors at the market garden.
