CONWAY — Incumbent selectmen John Colbath and Steve Porter both say they will seek a third three-year term on the board of selectmen and in separate interviews touted their achievements as town fathers and their hopes for the future.
Filing period to declare candidacy for town and school office began Wednesday runs through March 5.
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