CONCORD — The New Hampshire Supreme Court heard the case of North Conway Grand Hotel vs. Town of Conway and Settlers Green on Wednesday, but a decision is not expected for two to six months.
The hearing was requested by North Conway Grand, which hopes the court will reverse a Carroll County Superior Court decision that helps pave the way for a Market Basket grocery store in North Conway.
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