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Conway Selectman vents about a State Senate vote and used the snacks and drinks in front of him to illustrate his point. (DAYMOND STEER PHOTO)

CONWAY — The state Senate’s dismissal of a bill that would allow towns to collect $2 fees on lodging stays as a frivolous “pillow tax” provoked a lengthy oration from Selectman Ryan Shepard on Tuesday, illustrated by a 16-ounce bottle of Coke, a can of Red Bull and a bag of peanut M&M’s.

Town officials and local lawmakers have long wanted to be able collect the fee as a way to offset costs associated with tourism. 

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