It’s a beautiful Monday afternoon, and the gorgeous weather will ensure an uneventful commute home to enjoy what’s left of this unseasonable warmth.

No major accidents were reported this afternoon by the Augusta Police Department or the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.

Still not used to the new Senator Way off Western Avenue? You’re not alone. Four city council candidates met with the Kennebec Journal’s editorial board this morning to discuss several stances they hold as far as the city is concerned — one of the principle issues being driver safety and trying to anticipate what traffic will be like once all stores in Augusta Crossing are open.

“(Augusta Crossing) looks better than I envisioned,” current councilor Stan Koski said with a chuckle. “But I have to wonder what will happen to Western Avenue with all this new traffic after the center opens up? Will it become far, far, worse? It honestly makes me shudder.”

Echoed council hopeful Cecil Munson, “People, in my opinion, are very concerned about Western Avenue. I don’t know what will happen with (traffic). I guess only time will tell.”