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In Williamstown we've had a version of this on the books for a few years and it has been very successful. Here's the regulation below and a quick link to E-Code
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§ 70-7.2H Weddings and family celebrations on farms. Weddings and family celebrations on farms (the \\"events\\") are allowed as indicated in § 70-3.3, Use Regulation Schedule. The purpose of this bylaw is to provide an option to farms of sufficient size in
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<div class="para ContentPasted0" style="text-align:justify">Weddings and family celebrations on farms. Weddings and family celebrations on farms (the "events") are allowed as indicated in § <a class="xref ContentPasted0" href="https://ecode360.com/10633077#10633077" style="text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-variant-numeric:lining-nums;margin-top:0px" data-loopstyle="linkonly">70-3.3</a>,
Use Regulation Schedule. The purpose of this bylaw is to provide an option to farms of sufficient size in order to promote the sustainability of farming, the enhancement of our community and the preservation of open space. Such "Benson, Rachel via MassPlanners"
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<div class="para ContentPasted0" style="text-align:justify">The events may only be held on farm property which qualifies as a farm as defined by the Right to Farm Bylaw, Chapter<span class="ContentPasted0"> </span><a class="xref ContentPasted0" href="https://ecode360.com/10632669#10632669" style="text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-variant-numeric:lining-nums;margin-top:0px">46</a>,
§ <a class="xref ContentPasted0" href="https://ecode360.com/10632673#10632673" style="text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-variant-numeric:lining-nums">46-2</a><span class="ContentPasted0"> </span>of the Code of the Town of Williamstown.</div>
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<div class="para ContentPasted0" style="text-align:justify">The side, front and back setbacks for the event must be no less than 100 feet.</div>
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The most successful application of this has been a artisanal dairy operator, Cricket Creek Farm,
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Hope this is helpful,</div>
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<font face="garamond, times new roman, serif"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Community Development Dept.</span><br>
<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Andrew Groff, A.I.C.P.</span><br>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">31 North Street</span><br>
<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Williamstown, Mass. 01267</span><br>
<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(413) 597-8284</span></font><br>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">I am wondering what experience or knowledge you might share regarding farms that are looking to supplement or sustain their businesses by events such as “farm to table dinners, weddings, receptions, etc”.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Do you know of any resources or zoning models that might be useful.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Thanks so much.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe Script"">Sue Brown</span>, RLA</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Town Planner</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:townplanner@wnewbury.org">townplanner@wnewbury.org</a></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">(978 363-1100 x125</p>
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