The Main Street Farmer’s Market in downtown Washington opened for the season on Thursday. The market, which began its 17th season, is held at the community pavilion on South Main Street across from the Observer Reporter building. It will be held on Thursdays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. through October. Market organizers say they found it necessary to be proactive in keeping with the CDC guidelines that have been instituted for the safety of vendors and community members so there were some changes that visitors noticed. Organizers say the market this year truly exemplifies the statement that “We are ALL in this Together.” They say their goal is to see farmers and local small businesses thrive along with offering the community access to the freshest local products and welcoming SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) customers to shop with added savings. Despite fewer vendors and no live entertainment, the first socially-distanced market of the year saw a decent crowd. Face coverings were evident and entrances and exits were well marked.