CONWAY — Joe Mosca is one of seven candidates vying for the three three-year open seats on the Conway School Board. Also running are Bill Aughton, incumbent Michelle Capozzoli, Bill Masters, Courtney Smith, Jessica Whitelaw and Dr. Francine Young.
Voting will take place Tuesday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Conway Community Building in Center Conway.
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