Sun publisher Mark Guerringue recently interviewed Mt. Washington Valley Executive Director Chris Proulx and Chamber President Paul Durfee about New Year’s Night Out and the revitalization of a New Year’s celebration in North Conway Village. Watch the full interview at conwaydailysun.com or check the listings for Valley Vision.
GUERRINGUE: How did the event come about?
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