CONWAY — The Conway Planning Board March 12 unanimously approved a modification of an earlier plan for the amenities/pool building next to the now closed Cranmore Fitness Center.
Engineer Josh McAllister of HEB Engineers presented the modification to the board, explaining they wanted to modify the deck by enclosing it, creating a 3,489-square-foot, two-story addition with with 115 restaurant seats and 28 lounge seats at the site, located at 167 Skimobile Road at the base of the Tubing Park.
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