Alrighty then. I found some nearby #CommunityGardens, and also some good materials from #UMaineCooperativeExtension , including guidelines!

I'm also going to suggest that the town money be used for these expenses...

- Electric Fence? (If needed)
- Soil Testing?
- Materials to build compost bins?
- Water tank?
- Water source for refilling tank (compensation)?
- Markers to mark out plots?

Guidelines for Community Gardens:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/4300e/

#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #GrowYourOwn #FoodSecurity

Bulletin #4300, Steps to Organizing Your Community Garden - Cooperative Extension Publications - University of Maine Cooperative Extension

A community garden is typically a piece of public land tended collectively by a group of people who are interested in growing fresh fruits and vegetables, creating community, and establishing a connection to the environment. This fact sheet in the Food for ME series includes suggestions on how to set up a community garden project, recruit volunteers, and establish a garden plot.

Cooperative Extension Publications
I'm wondering if a rainbarrel would be a good addition, since there is a nearby building (the local community TV station) that could catch rain runoff. Hmmmm...
@DoomsdaysCW Rainbarrels are crucial if you expect heat and drought. A few years ago we bought two 1K litre tanks (second hand) and they've been a life-saver.
@Szescstopni Yeah, we used to be able to get the local Fire Department to fill up the water tank. I'll be putting a bug in their ear about that.
@Szescstopni @DoomsdaysCW Every bit of harvested rainwater always helps. Even if it’s just to reduce a little of the cost off a tapped supply.
I agree! I'll talk to my neighbor about us snagging an extra rainbarrel for the garden. I'm sure he'd be into that. @Broadfork @Szescstopni