CONWAY — The Conway Municipal Budget Committee overwhelmingly voted to oppose a petitioned article seeking voters’ blessing for Phase 2 of the Conway Rec Path. Prior to the vote, Article 46 prompted a heated exchange between resident Mark Hounsell and Selectman Ryan Shepard.
Article 46, submitted by supporters of the Mount Washington Valley Trails Association, asks voters “to direct the board of selectmen to construct Phase 2 of the paved path to Intervale” using the plans designed by HEB Engineers in July 2024.
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