CONWAY — Town officials are relieved to say fears that economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic would decimate the town’s revenues haven’t come to pass says the town manager.
In addition, the board decided to waive interest on late taxes so long as the July 1 bill is paid by Oct 31.
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