The Roll-Up #61: Cannabis Stores Open in Massachusetts

Leafly PodcastsPublished on November 24, 2018 · Last updated July 28, 2020

Daquaan Hamilton, first customer in line at NETA in Northampton

Before and After: Daquaan Hamilton was first in line at NETA on Tuesday morning. He said he showed up at 12:35 a.m. to secure the spot. By the time doors opened at 8 a.m., he had been awake for 22 hours. “I knew this is a huge step for the state and the country,” he told Leafly. “I wanted to be the first person to buy weed legally east of the Mississippi!” (Avital Norman Nathman for Leafly)

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The Roll-Up #61: Cannabis Stores Open in Massachusetts

This week: Hundreds braved a cold rain to purchase the first legal cannabis east of the Mississippi. Also, we reveal the secret of Potsquatch, Canadians suffer more border problems, and Alyssa extolls the health-giving effects of bombing on stage.

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Stores Open in Massachusetts: Yes, actually, finally.

What It Was Like on Day One: Leafly correspondents were there as the stores opened.

NETA couldn’t have hoped for a better first (non-ceremonial) customer than cheery Daquaan Hamilton. pic.twitter.com/qFugj0yNmy
— Dan Adams (@Dan_Adams86) November 20, 2018

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