Beach Day Bliss: Madison Residents Beat the Heat, Some Skip Work

Madison Beach Sees a Boom on 90° Day, Some Employees Take 'Sick Day' Madison, CT - Thursday saw record-breaking temperatures in Madison, Connecticut, with the mercury soaring to 90 degrees. The heatwave sent many residents flocking to the local beaches, including some who may have taken an unscheduled day off work. NBC Connecticut captured the scene, interviewing beachgoers who, while enjoying the sun, were careful to protect their identities from their employers. "We spoke with people in Madison who were enjoying the beach day – and hid their identities so they're bosses wouldn't get suspicious." said an NBC Connecticut reporter. One beachgoer, setting up a makeshift office in a beach tent, commented, "More like working from the beach, but I can confirm work was getting done in this tent." The lighthearted tone of the report highlights the appeal of summer days at the beach, and the contrast between work and relaxation. The report concludes with the reporter noting the many people taking advantage of the beautiful weather. The incident, while humorous, underscores the appeal of summer days and the lengths some people will go to enjoy them.