CONWAY — Selectmen have had a guest for at least five of their sessions at Conway Town Hall this year, including Tuesday, when William Como III, 15, of Conway once again sat in to take in all of the governmental proceedings.
Conway Town Manager John Eastman said the Kennett High incoming sophomore and his mother Mollli contacted him earlier this year, expressing an interest in learning about town government and how it operates.
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