CONWAY — Despite reservations from some board members, Conway selectmen last week approved a race this summer that will involve runners passing through residential neighborhoods.
Mike St. Laurent and Arlon Chaffee of Loco Sports made their pitch to selectmen at the board's April 26 meeting.
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