CONWAY — About two dozen people came out last Thursday to the town’s latest info session on its rental license and inspection program. One woman complained the program nearly made her spend $5,000 unnecessarily.
There are currently two versions of the rental program at play. One was approved by selectmen last year. The other is a warrant article to update the town housing standards ordinance. The programs are identical other than the statutes they fall under.
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