Menino Switches From Hot Air to Cool Air

With temperatures in the 90s today and a dew point almost as high, it’s a safe bet that there are plenty of people hot and bothered walking around the streets of Boston. First off, Bostonist does not recommend that you take the relatives out on the Freedom Trail today, unless of course you don’t care for them much. Today is not the first day of the heat and humidity, but it is just really starting to get to people. Spouting the usual hot air of a politician we didn’t expect much out of our fearless mayor except that he might be riding around in his air conditioned car. Lo and behold Tommy Menino made the bold move to cool things down around the city declaring a "heat advisory." After checking with the city Bostonist found out that this is in fact merely an advisory, there’s no state change (we were hoping for red alert) in plan. We didn’t get the day off from work, which is probably better since there is air conditioning at the office and not at home. There will be no snow at city hall plaza like we hoped but there will be misting stations set up around Boston. Check for one in your neighborhood, every other day. Southie and Eastie have the mist today, tomorrow you’ll find them in JP and Roslindale, Charlestown has it both days. City pools and community centers will be open with extended hours today and tomorrow. Of course you could always go for a dip in the Charles, seriously. There is even talk of beaches on the dirty water. City officials would like your help in watching out for melting elderly and homeless people while you’re looking for refuge from the heat yourself. Don’t pop open that fire hydrant just yet, take a deep breath, and go get yourself a popsicle.

Photo courtesy of Kait Jarbeau