CONWAY — John Colbath has resigned from the Conway Board of Selectmen.
Selectman Steve Porter announced the resignation of the longtime selectman, effective immediately, at the board's Tuesday meeting. Colbath was not in attendance, but Porter read aloud a letter from him, which was received Tuesday.Â
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