CONWAY — Friends, family and colleagues gave Conway Village Fire Chief Steve Solomon a warm sendoff Friday at the fire station to honor the 16 years of service he gave Conway. He also received a commendation from U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.)
Solomon is retiring and moving to Hillsborough. His last day on the job was Friday.
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