To the editor:
If we didn’t know where Town Manager Tom Holmes stood on the STR issue, we now know. Tom, did you forget the town was in court regarding STRs, and it was not about M&R tax?
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Yes, he clearly does have an agenda. It seems he is hell bent on trying to save Conway. If things continue as they are, pretty soon there won't be anyone left to work in all the shops and restaurants that the tourist love, because they will have no where to live. This has been building up for many years. I personally know of many people who want to live and work in the Valley, but can't find housing. Very sad.
Exactly. Nothing more need be said, other than it's a shame that Mr. Holmes failed to follow his own advise and accept the decision of the court. Instead, he has chosen to double down on his now-proven flawed interpretation of the zoning ordinance.
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