CONWAY — New Hampshire Department of Transportation officials told selectmen and a crowd of about 70 people Tuesday they are committed to allowing the second phase of the Conway Rec Path to move forward on the rail corridor between Whitaker Woods and Intervale Cross Road, if it can be done safely.
Meanwhile, Selectman Peter Donohoe stressed the need for transparency.
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