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David,
Think about the staffing for that day.  Who has to work?  Is that 
"yet another day" they can't celebrate with family?  These are 
usually the last issues to be addressed.
Beryl

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>Having been closed on New Years Day for many years, we are 
>considering whether there is sufficient audience interest to open 
>for this holiday (we are currently closed only three days a year: 
>Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years day). For those who are open 
>on this day, what is your experience with attendance? Do you hold 
>any special events or promotions to enhance attendance that day?
>
>Many thanks,
>
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>David Goudy, Director
>Montshire Museum of Science
>One Montshire Road
>Norwich, VT 05055
>802-649-2200 (V)
>802-649-3637 (F)
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>www.montshire.org
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MIT Museum
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