Beach, BBQs and Blankets: My Best Summer Was...

It's here, it's finally here!!!!!

As you may have guessed from reading White Plains Patch or our Facebook page, we are obsessed with summer. In celebration of the season, we hope you will participate in our “My Best Summer Was...” feature—where local officials and readers recall memories of their favorite summer experience.

All you have to do is send an email to dina.sciortino@patch.com with the following: a favorite summer picture, your name, age, what is your favorite summer destination, your best summer, one thing summer says to you, and what you are looking forward to most this summer. 

Remember have fun and be creative!

Here's is White Plains Common Council President Benjamin Boykin's favorite summer memories:

What is your favorite summer destination:  My wife and I enjoy visiting different places to learn about the culture, enjoy the food and go on tours to become familiar with the areas we have chosen.  

My best summer was... Summer is a time for family reunions and to reconnect and with friends. With a small family, our reunions have diminished, but we still take time to visit with family and friends in various parts of the south. 

One thing summer says to me... I know it is summer when you can get large blueberries with the gray sheen on them. They are in season and summer has arrived. They are healthy and wonderful to eat. 

This summer I'm most looking forward to... I will be in our various neighborhoods meeting with our residents and discussing city issues as I campaign for re-election to the Common Council. My wife and I will travel to visit family.

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