CONWAY — During a 90-minute tour of Kennett Middle School on Tuesday, John Eastman, director of parks and recreation for Conway, shared his vision for what the rec department would look like were it to move into vacant space at the Conway Village school.
Joining Eastman on the tour were Selectman Carl Thibodeau, Conway Shool Board Facilities Chair Mark Hounsell, Conway Daily Sun Publisher Mark Guerringue, SAU 9 Administrative Services Director Jim Hill, Conway School District Building and Grounds Coordinator Andy Grigel and media members.
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