OSSIPEE — Former state representative and Governmentoversite.com videographer reported two Ossipee selectmen to the state for refusing to comply with a third selectman's demand to rebuild a recently completed boardwalk at Constitution Park to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
The boardwalk opened Oct. 18 with a dedication of the viewing area to the late Jacob McConkey before a large crowd that included the selectmen as well as Jacob’s parents, state Sen. Mark McConkey (R-Freedom) and Carol McConkey.
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