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Lawrence board issues progressive sanctions for Tavern on Merrimack after underage-drinking inspections
Summary
Following police administrative inspections that identified dozens of underage patrons, the Lawrence Licensing Board adopted progressive penalties for Tavern on Merrimack: written warning (first), seven-day suspension (second), rollback hours to 11:30 p.m. through April 30 (third), and potential one-year closure for further violations.
The Lawrence Licensing Board on March 25 adopted a progressive disciplinary package for Tavern on Merrimack after Lawrence police reported multiple inspections that identified groups of underage patrons.
Lieutenant Oliveri opened the item by summarizing the investigations and said, "20 individuals under the age of 21 were identified on the premises." Sergeant Lopez read a more detailed inspection report, saying officers conducted identification checks, intercepted…
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