CONWAY — Concerned about the need to stop and “catch its breath,” the Conway Planning Board at its Aug. 24 meeting unanimously voted to begin drafting language to present another warrant article to voters to extend the one-year moratorium on large commercial projects and hotels come April 2024 town meeting.
The moratorium was approved by voters at April 2023 town meeting. It expires in April 2024.
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