CONWAY — The easing of indoor dining restrictions effective June 15 in central and northern New Hampshire by Gov. Chris Sununu was hailed by local restaurateurs as they opened up their interiors to diners to go along with ongoing curbside delivery for takeout and outdoor dining this week.
“We are cautiously moving forward. It is necessary to get this economy opened up as you can only drain so much,” said Wally Campbell, executive director of the Valley Originals group of independent restaurants.
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