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What Was the Best Part of the Summer of 2009?

Jazz concert goers discuss their favorite summer experiences.

With summer coming to a close in a few weeks, memories of the summer of 2009 are lingering on people's minds as they start to prepare for fall. While the rain will be one of the top memories of this summer, Westfield Patch wanted to know what was on people's minds with regards to favorite summer memories. Westfield Patch talked with individuals listening to the jazz concerts on Tuesday evening to find out.

Question

What is your favorite memory of the summer of 2009?

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Answers

"The jazz nights. We come down every week with the kids for dinner and the music." - Stephan Dolling

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"Tonight, listening to the jazz on a beautiful evening." - Patty Quinn

"Lake George. We just came back from vacation." - Sue Tatum

"Not the weather. Less traffic going down the Parkway. I drive a lot for work." - Craig Mandel

"The temperature not being incredibly hot, muggy and miserable." - Amanda Tatro

"Moving here to Westfield and New Jersey." - Amy H.

"Being with my family." - Anne Alliegro

"Just hanging out with friends. Freedom and no stress from school." - Rich Fletcher

"Traveling and visiting old friends." - Malcolm Spurlock

"The jazz festival." - Lynn Van Dyke - Perez

"The downtown jazz is wonderful. It brings a lot of great feelings. It has a feeling of community." - Joanne Carrington

"My daughter, spending time with her." - Danielle Philion

"It certainly has not been the weather. It feels like summer has come and gone. Everyone has been inside. The best part is now." - Brandon Philion




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