CONWAY — July is National Parks & Rec Month, but on Tuesday, Conway selectmen brought things a little closer to home by proclaiming July “Parks & Rec Month in the Town of Conway.”
The board recognized Conway Parks and Rec Director John Eastman, Assistant Director Michael Lane and their staff during Tuesday’s weekly meeting.
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