CONWAY — Voters on April 9 will be greeted by a warrant that contains, among other things, 20 zoning articles whose topics range from casinos to outdoor dining, public art and short-term rentals.
Planning board chair Ben Colbath, board member Eliza Grant and Town Planner Ryan O’Connor recently agreed to discuss the articles in a joint interview at the Sun.
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