CONWAY — Two candidates — incumbent Carl Thibodeau and challenger Nicholas Mercauto — are vying for one selectmen's seat in a rematch of their 2016 contest. Voting takes place on Tuesday, April 9, at the Conway Community Building in Center Conway from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Daymond Steer
Nicholas Mercauto
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