CONWAY — The Conway Planning Board on Sept. 22 unanimously voted to conditionally approve revised plans presented by Jivan LLC for a 90-room, four-story Hilton Garden Inn on the site of the former Packer’s Gallery in North Conway.
They also voted, 6-1, to write to selectmen to request for a town traffic study on that part of Route 16 (between the Christmas Loft and Seadog Brewing Co.).
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Just wondering were are they going to get all the help for these hotels and where are they going to live because there is no housing available and whats there is unaffordable for most workers.
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