NOTE: The first five paragraphs of this story were revised from the print version published April 9, 2026.
CONWAY — The proposed 52-unit Ledgewood subdivision received potentially positive news at the bi-monthly North Conway Water Precinct commissioners meeting Monday when it was announced there may be enough capacity in the existing sewer line to handle it.
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