CONWAY — Pedestrian safety emerged as a key concern during the March 12 Conway Planning Board meeting.
Chair Ben Colbath asked members whether the board should take a more proactive role in shaping pedestrian-related priorities within the town’s upcoming capital improvement planning.
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