Man About Canton: Dunkin Cereal

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Dunkin’ Brands, the Canton-based coffee and donuts empire, recently released two new breakfast cereals based on two of its most popular coffee drinks: caramel macchiato and mocha latte. The cereals are produced by Post Consumer Brands game and are available for purchase in stores and online. According to a press release, the company’s interest in trying to break into the cereal market is understandable; nearly 65 percent of American adults drink coffee every day and nearly 90 percent of U.S. households consume cereal. The company says Dunkin’ coffee concentrate is added to the cereal, which are made up of little crunchy spheres mixed with flavored marshmallow bits. According to Dunkin’, a serving has about as much caffeine as a 10th of an eight-ounce cup of coffee.

The Massachusetts Senate recently voted 39-0 to improve a measure that would create a special commission to investigate the official state seal and motto. The commission would make recommendations by October 1, 2021, for a revised or new design of the seal and motto. Supporters of the special commission say the current seal is politically insensitive, and the bow and arrow depict violence. They note the sword-wielding arm is that of Captain Myles Standish, a pilgrim whose army killed many Native Americans in the 1600s and portrays Indians in a “surrender state.”

MAC doesn’t like Governor Charlie Baker’s new restaurant guidelines. Alcoholic beverages can only be served with food prepared on site (not bags of chips or pretzels). Bars masquerading as restaurants will be closed. Local boards of health along with state inspectors will now be enforcing public health orders. Violators will be subject to fines of up to $500 per violation. The Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABCC) has the authority to take licenses away from bars and clubs and issue much bigger fines.

Among Governor Baker’s guidelines are

* Outdoor gathering size is limited to 50 people.

* Indoor gathering size is capped at 25 people.

* Face coverings are required for everyone over age 2 in public places, or when more than 10 people from different households will be in the same place.

* Both the gathering limits and face covering rules also apply to private property.

* Outdoor gatherings for political or religious purposes are exempt from Governor Baker’s new rules.

High risk communities will see target inspections and will include fines of up to $500 per violation of the new rules, especially the limit of outdoor gatherings to 50 people and the requirement of face coverings for gatherings of more than 10.

The average weekly unemployment benefit claim in Massachusetts was $425 in both June and July 2020.

Stoughton Police Chief Donna McNamara’s salary in 2019 was $166,595. In 2020, it jumped to $178,700, an increase of over 7 percent.

Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon’s salary in 2019 was $326,707, making him one of the highest paid police chiefs in the nation. He is paid more than chiefs in Boston, New York, Chicago, and many other major urban cities and towns.

The Cambridge City Council has a new proposed policy that reads: “The city manager looks into transferring primary traffic enforcement responsibilities from the Cambridge Police Department to unarmed, trained enforcement personnel in the Traffic and Parking Department, Department of Public Works, Health and Human Services, or another suitable department. Brian Kyes, president of the Massachusetts Major City Chiefs of Police, said, “This is beyond dangerous. You just never know what you’re going to be met with.”

Although Congressman Stephen Lynch and Norfolk County Commissioner candidate Richard Staiti were both victorious in the recent state primary election, both still face opposition on the November ballot. Lynch defeated newcomer Dr. Robbie Goldstein to win the Democratic nomination. Staiti also emerged a winner, taking second place in a talented field of four seasoned candidates, defeating Braintree City Councillor Charles Ryan as well as former Dedham Select Board member Dennis Guilfoyle, and advancing along with Quincy’s Joe Shea. Both Lynch and Staiti will face an independent candidate in the November election.

Rule number one of life. Do what makes you happy.  –Author Unknown

This is all for now folks. See you next week.

Joe DeFelice can be reached at be manaboutcanton@aol.com.

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