Conway Selectboard Discusses School Gardens and Agricultural Initiatives Amid Zoning Concerns

Overview: During a recent meeting of the Conway Selectboard, discussions highlighted several community initiatives, with a focus on school garden projects, partnerships with local farms, and zoning issues concerning local farm stands.

Conway Selectboard Discusses Insurance Trust Challenges Amid Financial Uncertainty

Overview: The Conway Selectboard meeting on October 15 primarily focused on the town’s health insurance options, specifically the potential transition to the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) and associated financial risks. Discussions centered around the financial losses attributed to insurance claims, the potential dissolution of the current insurance trust, and the strategic response required to mitigate these challenges.

Conway Select Board Grapples with Health Insurance Trust’s Financial Stability Amid Rising Premiums

Overview: At the Conway Select Board meeting on October 6, 2025, members delved into discussions concerning the financial stability of the Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust. The meeting also covered a range of topics, including decisions on a special town meeting date, training funds allocation, and future energy efficiency assessments.

Conway Selectboard Bolsters Emergency Preparedness with New Continuity of Operations Plan

Overview: The Conway Selectboard meeting focused on enhancing the town’s emergency preparedness through the development of a continuity of operations plan, particularly in the wake of past experiences with natural disasters like tropical storm Irene. The discussion centered on ensuring that town operations could continue seamlessly during severe emergencies, with a strong emphasis on the role and preparedness of the Conservation Commission in such scenarios.

Conway Grapples with Staffing Changes and Community Engagement Challenges

Overview: The recent Conway Selectboard meeting focused on community engagement efforts for the center school project and addressed the resignation of Rusty Plescro, the Community Development Administrator. The center school project, which includes a community survey, is moving slowly due to limited responses. Meanwhile, the resignation of Plescro has left the town searching for a new administrator.