CONWAY — As debate continues over cutting a 2.2-mile-long extension of the paved North Conway Rec Path through town-owned Whitaker Woods, selectmen are mulling whether to sponsor a warrant article on that topic for voters to address at annual town meeting next April.
Selectman Carl Thibodeau is leading the charge, backed by colleagues Steve Porter and John Colbath.
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These trail groups would pave the entire state if they could… that’s not New Hampshire
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