Incumbents Ben Colbath and chairman Steven Hartmann are being challenged for their three-year seats by Erik Corbett and Steven Steiner, who is an alternate on the board. Voting will take place at Kennett High School on April 13 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Below are the candidates' essays.
Ben Colbath is running to keep his seat on the Conway planning board. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Erik Corbett is seeking a three-year seat on the planning board. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Steven Hartmann is currently the chairman of the Conway Planning Board. (TOM EASTMAN PHOTO)
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Steven Steiner seeks a three-year seat on the planning board. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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