i could imagine that they would be some under staffing in late October. Most of the staff are college students that are looking to head out in mid-August. Most businesses in town suffer from the same fate as Newport isn't a 12 month town. Used to be just the summer (post mid June) and now it is a shoulder fall and spring. Jan and feb are still tough

At one time they were hiring High School and college teachers for summer restaurant waitstaff - better social skills with the generally older patrons. Bar staff (outside) is usually kids