CONWAY — Selectmen on Tuesday decided they will look into selling the old town hall building in Center Conway.
In 2021, the town hall was moved from that location (1634 East Main St.) into new quarters in the former Bank of New Hampshire at 23 Main St. in Conway Village. Residents voted 982-439 in 2018 to grant selectmen permission to lease space in the former bank building.
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