CONWAY — A balloon test will be conducted today to check to see how visible a cell tower would be that is proposed for a location on West Side Road in North Conway that is across from the entrance to Hale's Location.
The proposal has prompted fierce backlash from local residents, who say the tower would be unsightly and mar the scenic views they enjoy.
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