Rep. Day Sponsors National Root Beer Float Day Celebration

State Representative Michael S. Day announced that he is sponsoring a free “Root Beer Float Day” celebration on Monday, Aug. 7, at 12:30 pm at the Stoneham Senior Center, 136 Elm Street in Stoneham.

Co-hosted by Stoneham Selectwoman Shelly MacNeill, the event is free to all and will feature the Representative and his staff dishing out the traditional summertime treat to all in attendance.

“I appreciate the Stoneham Senior Center partnering with us for a fun event, and I am very happy
Selectwoman MacNeill suggested that we sponsor this together,” said Representative Day. “I expect we will have a great turnout at what I hope will be a new tradition for our community.”

Root beer floats, traditionally know as a “black cow” or “brown cow,” have become a staple of the American summer since soda vendor Robert McCay Green invented them in 1874. Legend has it that during the Franklin Institute’s semicentennial celebration, Green ran out of ice for his soda products and decided to instead use ice cream. The treat was an instant sensation and quickly grew in popularity throughout the country.

“I am really looking forward to a fun time at this event,” said Representative Day. “I think it’s just a nice way to take a break during the summer to say thank you to our residents and recapture a little bit of our youth.”

Those with questions regarding the event can contact Representative Day at 617-722- 2210 or by
email at Michael.Day@mahouse.gov.