OSSIPEE — County commissioners last Thursday observed a moment of silence for Joe Costello, the county treasurer who died last month. They also explained how a new treasurer would be chosen.
Costello (R-Conway) died of cancer at his home at age 75 on Sept. 16. Costello had served as county treasurer since 2017.
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