CONWAY — In light of Town Manager Tom Holmes' announcement Wednesday that he had tested positive to COVID-19, eight town staffers have been forced to quarantine pending results of their own tests.
In addition, selectmen will hold their very first virtual meeting next Tuesday, the acting town manager told the Sun.
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