CONWAY — In the 15 minutes allotted them, nine short-term rental supporters went before selectmen Tuesday to ask them to find a way to allow such rentals to continue.
Several ordinances seeking to allow the rentals failed at the town polls on April 13. Currently, there are about 500 short-term rental properties in town.
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