CONWAY — The need for ordinances protecting historic structures in town was raised at the selectmen's Tuesday meeting, following a similar discussion by the planning board at their Feb. 11 meeting.
Sparking the discussions was a proposal by LP Gas, Inc. (Eastern Propane) to demolish a 1771 structure that reputedly once served as a town meeting place in Conway’s first years.
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