Monticello merchants gear up for summer
Monticello business owners face a busy July and August with crowds rising from 5,600 to 23,000. Most hire extra seasonal staff, keep prices steady though some delis raise select items, and many blame or praise the Monticello Raceway for summer business. Suggestions include more hotels, year round lodging, and toned down competition among locals.
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Summer visitors boost Monticello trade forecast
Monticello merchants expect a strong summer as 5,600 winter customers rise to about 23,000 summer shoppers. A Times Herald-Record survey finds optimism despite worries over the New York World's Fair. Respondents cite Quickway travelers and weekend hotel guests as key boosts. peaks vary with July or July–August cited by most.
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Liberty area police complete FBI weapon training
Sullivan police along with Liberty police departments Monticello Sheriff and Water Supply police and Liberty Town constables wrapped up a week long FBI weapons training in Liberty. About 50 officers daily fired .38 pistols and shotguns as FBI agents Robert Jenkene ins and Joseph Fercette instructed local officials in marksmanship positioning and night firing with a flashlight.
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