CONWAY — Incumbent chair Jim Umberger is facing a challenge for another three-year term as commissioner from Robert “Tim” Anderson in voting at the North Conway Water Precinct Wednesday, March 25.
Voting is to take place at the North Conway Community Center from 4-7 p.m. The annual meeting is slated to begin at 7 p.m., also at the North Conway Community Center.
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