Co-op Update: October 2021
October was National Co-op Month and we made a lot of progress getting ours off the ground! Here’s some updates from our steering committee:
Quick Survey
We have a few questions about what you’re looking for with a new grocery store, what you miss about Russo’s, and more. Please feel free to share this survey with friends and community members you think might like to provide input.
Our booth at the Newton Harvest Festival!
Highlights
We had our second tabling at the Newton Harvest Fair and signed up many who want to hear about our progress! Other highlights include:
2 great Steering Committee meetings. (Interested in helping out? Email us at info@watertownfoodcoop.org)
Starting smaller discussion groups/teams for the Co-op’s Vision and Legal needs
Signed up ~50 folks as potential members at the Newton Harvest Fair
First official discussions with the Food Co-op Initiative and the Neighboring Food Co-op Association
Visited River Valley Co-op’s beautiful new store in Easthampton, MA
Stay tuned for more in November!
In cooperation,
Nick