Town of Conway, Massachusetts

Committee Volunteers Needed!
Openings available for both volunteer and stipend positions.

CONWAY BYLAWS
Conway's General and Zoning Bylaws are now available
free of charge by visiting the 'Forms and Downloads' page.

High-Speed Internet Access.......
for all Conway Residents!

The Conway Broadband Committee is now in the process of the re-negotiation process with Comcast Cable Co. as our current license will expire in March of 2010. The Committee would like to thank everyone who participated in the several surveys we have been conducting. Information gathered will be used in support of the Mass Broadband Institute's application for stimulus funds that are targeted for expanding broadband in areas of the country with low broadband subscription rates. Also, we should receive Comcast's new contract proposal, the next stage in our renegotiation.

This Just in.......
If you are located in an area without access to broadband, please don't forget to respond to the MBI's online survey. The MBI and MassGIS have developed an interactive online tool (that was designed to be dial-up friendly!) to help develop an accurate broadband coverage map. If you have already participated in this survey, please encourage your neighbors to respond as well. To access the survey, go to www.massbroadband.org/mapping/survey.html.

Economic Controls for Heating of Town Buildings

Starting in September 2008, all groups, individuals and municipal staff using town offices or other spaces shall not be allowed to change settings on any temperature controls, leave windows open or otherwise manipulate the indoor environment of Town Buildings. All persons using Town facilities are responsible for making sure that every effort is made to keep heating costs at a minimum.

As part of an effort to gain control over heating costs, refundable key deposits will be collected from all groups and individuals, excluding Town committees and other governmental bodies. If temperature controls are changed, windows are left open, or lights left on, use of buildings may be revoked. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Emergency Telephone Alert System

The Town of Conway is pleased to announce the launch of the Connect-CTY® service, our new town-to-resident notification system. With this service, town leaders can send personalized voice messages to residents and businesses within minutes with specific information about time-sensitive or common-interest issues such as emergencies and local community matters. The Connect-CTY service will be used to supplement our current communication plans and augment public safety/first responder services.

Please accept our invitation to participate in this great service. We know that your personal information is important, and rest assured that we will not share it with anyone. If you have NOT already received a test phone call from us, or you would like to provide additional contact information, click the Connect-CTY image on the bottom left to sign up.

Master Plan Committee
Regular monthly meetings of the Conway Master Plan Committee will be suspended for the months of July & August 2009. Regular meetings will resume on September 14, 2009 with the Town's 'All Committees' meeting.

Get an update of all forest activities and see meeting minutes at the
Selectboard department page

For Landowners, here are some handy programs from the Highlands Community Initiative
@
The HCI-Trustees of Reservations