CONWAY — In true Yankee fashion, Mount Washington Valley businesses faced a decrease in travelers to the region and weather challenges with creative new protocols to promote safety while allowing outdoor recreation, dining, shopping and family fun over the Christmas and New Year’s vacation week.
An informal survey done by the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce showed mixed responses, from increases in business to “well down” over last year.
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