CONWAY — After heated discussion at Wednesday’s town deliberative session, Conway selectmen ended up doing an about-face on Article 46, going from recommending the measure to opposing it after two board members abstained.
Ninety-four voters attended the meeting at Kennett High School, which gave residents a final opportunity to debate and amend warrant articles before the April 14 town election.
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