Since last week's report, rain at this site has amounted to more than 1.6 inches, leaving conditions at Near Normal. Lawns continue to show abundant green, with some yellow. The nearby field that has ponding during wet conditions continues to be dry. Fire danger today continues with a Low rating. Summer vegetables and fruit continue to be offered in abundance at local farm stands. Water level at the nearby Mansfield Hollow dam is now half-a-foot above the average summer level. Local business activity has increased slightly as the opening at two nearby universities for the Fall semester nears.