Days of intermittent downpours have helped revive thirsty lawns across town while taking the edge off a critical water supply shortage, public works officials confirmed this week.

A four-bay charging station servicing zero emissions vehicles has been tentatively approved for a small footprint in the Bank of America’s rear parking lot facing Market Street.

With traditional Fourth of July fireworks events wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic, law enforcement officials throughout the area fear there will be more backyard celebrations than usual this holiday.