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Visitor services reports surge in May, readies Juneteenth, July 4 and expanded children’s beach programming
Summary
The Culture and Tourism Department reported 223,700 visits and 70,000 visitors in May, outlined Juneteenth and Fourth of July plans, and described expanded children’s beach activities and an active events-permitting season.
Chantal (last name not provided), director of the Town of Nantucket’s Culture and Tourism Department, told the Visitor Services Committee that May visitor activity surged and the department is preparing a full slate of summer events, expanded children’s programming and continued passport assistance.
"We had 223,700 visits to the island, with 70,000 visitors," Chantal said, noting Memorial Day weekend alone brought about 27,400 visitors. She said the busiest days are Friday through Monday and that Terminal C (Logan Airport) is heavily used by travelers bound for Nantucket.
Chantal and staff…
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