CONWAY — Selectmen on Tuesday gave the nod to Fourth of July fireworks but said no to having entertainment and food vendors. They also changed the Conway Village parade route to avoid the Main Street construction project.
Last year, selectmen canceled Independence Day festivities due to the pandemic.
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