Stage, air-conditioning cut from wish list
CONWAY — Selectmen on Tuesday picked a contractor to do the renovations at Kennett Middle School that will allow the town recreation center to move there. However, many items on the town's initial wish list — such as air-conditioning in the gym, a stage and several other improvements — have been deemed expendable unless donations and grants can make up a funding shortfall.
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