CONWAY — At their annual meeting next week, voters in the North Conway Water Precinct could take the first step toward helping the region save hundreds of thousands of dollars annually on a PFAS treatment project.
At a workshop Tuesday, precinct officials said acting is critical in order to maximize outside grant funding.
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