Dry as a bone

While summer technically began on June 21, the above average temperatures this month may be seen as a portent of things to come.

At the June 15 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council, Mayor Creed James and the rest of the governing body discussed the potential of issuing water restrictions later in the summer. The discussion came under the council comments portion of the meeting and was initiated by James.

“I was contacted by Jon Winter from public works about a concern over our water usage,” said James. “I think everyone knows it’s hotter than heck outside right now but we are currently pushing...