CONWAY — The Mt. Washington Valley Housing Coalition’s proposed Affordable Housing Ordinance will next be addressed at a public hearing in January.
Coalition Executive Director Victoria Laracy, Chair Andy Dean and other supporters attended the planning board’s Dec. 12 session to answer questions from the board about the proposal.
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