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Farmers Market at Dick Taylor Plaza — safety and zoning questions
The downtown market's opening day drew 150–175 visitors, but Councilman Cantey warned that vendors on the plaza's outer sidewalk, combined with cut-through traffic from the closed Fifth Street bridge, creates safety risks. Council agreed to ask vendors to move inside the plaza.
1 mentionLast discussed May 11, 2026
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Food Truck Parks in Lumberton
A new ordinance lets food truck parks open by right in B-4, B-7, and M-1 zones, with special permits downtown. Hours are capped at 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and screening is required next to homes.
1 mentionLast discussed Apr 13, 2026