In her quest to see a farmers market open up in Northampton, longtime community activist Carol Simcoe went before borough council Dec. 6.

She brought a planter that could be sold as a fundraiser "to jump start" the project, she said.

Simcoe's idea is to add a sense of culture to the area by making the property housing the proposed farmers market become more than just a market. She envisions a mini park with music and cultural events.

Simcoe displayed a metal stand in the shape of a goat, on which Konkrete Kids orange and black ribbons were attached. A small pot with ivy was the centerpiece.

It was Simcoe's second appearance before council in recent weeks in an effort to convince the borough to take ownership of an empty lot on Main Street for a farmers market.

Simcoe has experience with such things. She chaired the borough's centennial committee, serving an important role when the uptown street fair was a two-day event many years ago.

Borough Manager Gene Zarayko said three sites are being considered for a possible farmers market, but no decision has been made. Victor Rodite, borough planner, has been visible in advancing proposed locations for a farmers market.

Similar markets have enjoyed success in other communities such as Bath and Emmaus.

Simcoe said she would enlist the support of uptown merchants with the planter for sale.

One suggestion was to have Northampton area schools involved for marketing purposes.

"Present it [planter] to the school. Let them get involved," Council Vice President Robert McHale said.

"You got my blessing," Council President John Yurish said of Simcoe's proposal.

A contest regarding the proposed farmers market was another idea.

Simcoe is the owner of a uptown property in which an old-fashioned soda fountain is located. The business has been shut down the past several years.