Tomato farmers welcome hot weather

(NECN: Greg Wayland, Boston, Mass.) – It may be the perfect day for a little splash in the pool, or in this case, a splash in a city fountain. What exactly are people in Boston doing to try to beat the heat? Meanwhile, the state’s tomato farmers are competing for bragging rights as the top growers. Heirloom, cherry and field tomatoes are among the competitors for the 25th annual tomato festival in Boston, which kicks off Massachusetts farmers’ market week. *Material from The Associated Press used in this report*