The Marijuana dispensary in town will be closing up shop (at a date still TBD). And based on past Town Meeting votes unfriendly to marijuana businesses, there are definite challenges for a new business to take over the market. Read the full article → from Medical Marijuana Dispensary leaving town (Updated)
Last week, two items prompted questions for me about the status of non-tax revenues the Town is/isn’t receiving. Read the full article → from Update on PILOT payments & medical marijuana contingency fees (Updated)
I followed up with CommCan and the Town to try to understand – did I misunderstand something, or did I miss something that happened after the March 2016 ZBA hearing?
At this point, I’m still not fully clear on all of the details. But since candy-like “edibles” was a topic of great concern to some parents in Town, I’m updating readers on what I do know. Read the full article → from CommCan Sales on “Edibles” described as chocolate bars and gummies
The controversial medical marijuana dispensary at 255 Turnpike Drive is open for business. Read the full article → from Medical Marijuana dispensary is open in town
The middle school is coordinating with the SPD to add more D.A.R.E. lessons to the 7th grade curriculum. Read the full article → from D.A.R.E. expanding to 7th grade
An SWL article alerted me that CommCan is on track to open its Southborough dispensary this June. To that end, they will be holding a Job info night next week. Read the full article → from Medical Marijauna Dispensary: Job info night on Wed; aiming for June open
The final night of a long session of the Annual Town Meeting came to a close at just after 11:00 pm tonight. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Third night’s the charm
Town Meeting is set to resume tonight, 7:00 pm at Trottier Middle School. I can’t predict all that we’ll get through tonight, but I can tell you some of what is sure to be covered. Read the full article → from Town Meeting tonight: Special counsel, Historical Preservation, (possibly) marijuana, and more (Updated)
Town officials are looking to make Southborough dry – pot-wise, that is. Read the full article → from Articles 31-33: Prohibit/restrict recreational marijuana sales, cultivation, research and more (Updated)
Town Meeting will vote on whether or not to ban or restrict operation of recreational marijuana businesses in Southborough. Read the full article → from Town pursuing ban of “Recreational Marijuana” – public hearing Feb 27
The Planning Board indicated last night that it would work on a bylaw to restrict recreational marijuana sales. It is one of multiple bylaws that the board is discussing or working on. Read the full article → from Planning discussing/drafting bylaws: Marijuana restrictions, Over 55 housing, overlay district and new uses to preserve historic buildings
Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals was scheduled to hear applications and an appeal related to three controversial projects. They took care of two. Read the full article → from ZBA: Digital Billboard disallowed; Park Central appeal postponed; Bartolini participates – but not on Park Central
Last week, the Board of Selectmen put their “stake in the ground” by voting they won’t support recreation marijuana facilities in Southborough. Read the full article → from Selectmen oppose recreational marijuana shops, exploring prohibitions & restrictions
Southborough’s Chief of Police asked me to share a position paper opposing Ballot Question 4. Read the full article → from Mass Police Chiefs oppose legalizing marijuana