CONWAY — Mark Hounsell is not only running for one of the three vacant three-year seats on the Conway School Board, but he’d also like to be considered for the chair of the seven-member board. Hounsell became the fourth candidate to sign up for the board when he filed on Wednesday afternoon.
The filing deadline is Friday at 5 p.m. at the town hall. You must sign up in person.
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