CONWAY — Three people are competing for one two-year seat on the Conway Planning Board. Ted Phillips, Raymond Shakir, who is currently an alternate, and Eliza Grant are running the open position. This position was created by the resignation of Earl Sires in February. Voting will take place April 13 at Kennett High School from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. — Daymond Steer
Eliza Grant is running for the two-year Conway Planning Board seat. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Ted Phillips, chair of the Conway Rec Path Sub Committee, will be talking to selectmen today. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Ray Shakir is running for a seat on the planning board. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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