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The Belmont Farmers’ Market helps out several local nonprofits, including the Belmont Food Pantry. (Yoko Zhu/Belmont Voice) 
At the podium, market committee Chair Hal Shubin talks about the many benefits of the Belmont Farmers’ Market, which extend well beyond the fresh produce. (Yoko Zhu/Belmont Voice) 
Select Board member Taylor Yates prepares to cut the ribbon on the first day of the Belmont Farmers’ Market. Heli Tomford, founder of the Farmers’ Market and first president of the Belmont Food Collaborative, rings the bell in celebration. Hal Shubin rushes to join them. (Yoko Zhu/Belmont Voice) 
A customer peers at the Hi-Rise Bakery menu items, featuring lime blueberry bread, maple pecan scone, and banana bread. (Yoko Zhu/Belmont Voice) 
Ann Marie Guo uses old taekwondo boards as a canvas for her artwork. The proceeds from the paintings of flowers, clouds, and characters go to Belmont Helps, which aims to alleviate food insecurity. (Yoko Zhu/Belmont Voice) 
Kiley McMahon (left) and Adele Sweeney cheerfully chat about how they’re going to plant their three new purchases from Hutchins Farm. (Yoko Zhu/Belmont Voice) 
Before their arrival to the Farmers’ Market, Lauren Palmer-Merrill of Rhapsody Fiber Arts hand-dyed these colorful skeins of alpaca wool. (Yoko Zhu/Belmont Voice) 
Lauren Palmer-Merrill of Rhapsody Fiber Arts sells an assortment of art, including jewelry, artisan yarn, and visual art. (Yoko Zhu/Belmont Voice). 
Customer Terry Curtis buys a gluten-free, dairy-free amaretti cookie from Ovenbird cafe. (Yoko Zhu/Belmont Voice)
