Economic council annual dinner is Nov. 20 at Red Jacket
CONWAY — In recognition of their efforts to promote tourism and carry on the legacy of local railroading, and in honor of the Conway Scenic Railroad's 40th anniversary season, the Mount Washington Valley Economic Council is honoring original Conway Scenic Railroad visionary Dwight A. Smith and current president and general manager Russ Seybold with this year's annual Bob Morrell Award for civic entrepreneurship.
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