CONWAY — The questionable legality of the massive raises for elected Carroll County officials that were recently voted in by the county delegation’s executive committee will be presented to Conway selectmen today by Mark Hounsell of Conway.
The selectmen’s meeting starts at 4 p.m. at Conway Town Hall.
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