CONWAY — Conway will be a “Small Acts of Kindness” community, selectmen decided Tuesday.
Selectman John Colbath brought up the topic, saying the movement is already established in Coos County municipalities, such as Berlin, Gorham and Milan. Bethlehem became a Small Acts community in September.
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