The new Pottstown Farmers Market held a “soft opening” Friday following its purchase and renovation by a group of investors that includes a downtown restaurateur.

Work was still going on Wednesday as vendors started to bring their products and contractors continued their prep work, writes Donna Rovins at pottsmerc.com.

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Adam Burke is one of the Farmers Market’s new owners. He also owns Lily’s Grill, 115 E. High St. and will soon be opening the Pottstown United Brewing Co., 251 E. High St.

Burke said he had started doing some hydroponic farming in the market — growing plants without using soil — but wanted to see the space return to being a full market.

Farmers Market fixtures Freeland Markets, Mosteller’s Seafood and Pottstown Florist will remain. The market will also feature prepared food from Heart Food Truck owner Michael Falcone, Beverly’s Pastry Shop and, in the near future, Tornetta’s Pizzeria.

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