CONWAY — The Conway Library Board of Trustees has accused selectmen of “negatively impacting” library services and delaying improvements to the building’s fire suppression system by cutting their budget.
In response, the selectmen’s chair said the board wanted taxpayers to retain some control over library spending.
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