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Commission reviews successful July 4 operations; volunteers and new payment system praised
Summary
Commissioners reviewed the July 4 event: 2,116 passes sold (estimate), successful use of Square credit-card processing, strong volunteer and interdepartmental coordination, and operational issues with parking, handicapped access and merchandise sales flagged for follow-up.
Dave Shea, speaking to the New Canaan Parks and Recreation Commission, reported on the July 4 celebration operations and offered recommendations for next year.
“We sold approximately 2,116 passes,” Shea said, adding that the percentage of cars displaying a pass was an estimate. He described the Square credit-card system as “a smashing success,” saying…
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