CONWAY — With the opening of the new recreation center at Kennett Middle School last month, Conway selectmen decided Tuesday to ask staff to look at selling the rec department's former home in Center Conway.
Options mentioned for the Conway Community Building ranged from senior housing to a brewery.
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