Although the concerts have been in jeopardy in past years due to lack of enough sponsors dollars, somehow enough comes through so that the shows go on.

This year, with the economic meltdown, it looks as though Friday nights will be quiet on the Centre Common.

Not only has the funding lagged, but also Jim Egan, Director of Town Buildings, and the organizer of the concerts, says that he is short manpower, too.

We hope that public outcry, and sponsorship dollars come through to help Jim, but we also hope that the town take a look at how this wonderful tradition can be sustained.