Jim Flynn of Northampton and his son, J.B., carry their kayaks up a dock Monday after paddling Fitzgerald Lake in Florence during sunny weather in the upper 70s. “It’s good to have an opportunity to take advantage of a beautiful day,” he said. After some rain Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, sunshine with balmy temperatures is forecast to return Thursday before cooler weather moves in Friday. 
Jim Flynn of Northampton and his son, J.B., carry their kayaks up a dock Monday after paddling Fitzgerald Lake in Florence during sunny weather in the upper 70s. “It’s good to have an opportunity to take advantage of a beautiful day,” he said. After some rain Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, sunshine with balmy temperatures is forecast to return Thursday before cooler weather moves in Friday.  Credit: STAFF PHOTO/JERREY ROBERTS