CONWAY — With just a day left for candidates to throw their hats in the ring for town and school offices, three contested races have emerged. Two are for seats on the school board, while the third is for two seats at the planning board table.
Three candidates are vying for two three-year seats on the school board: incumbent Joe Lentini, who is seeking a fourth term; fellow incumbent Ryan Wallace, who won election to a one-year term last April; and newcomer Cassie Capone.
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