CONWAY — Selectmen decided to roll the dice Tuesday when they scheduled voting for town elections in April to take place at the Center Conway Fire Station before asking Center Conway Fire District commissioners for their blessing.
Historically, town voting has taken place at the Conway Community Building located at 1808 E. Main St. in Center Conway.
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