Development is slated to commence following permits granted in early March by Thomaston’s Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Selectmen. Interior renovations are underway to divide the space into a licensed light industrial retail area, fully separated from the residential-zoned portion on the Waterbury side.
Key Details & Community Context
Storefront layout & security: The dispensary will feature a robust security infrastructure with controlled access, comprehensive video surveillance, enhanced lighting, multiple alarm systems, and industry-grade air filtration designed to contain odors.
Operating schedule: Maximum permitted hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., with the formal schedule pending.
Economic benefits: State regulations impose a 3% cannabis-specific tax in addition to the standard 6.35% sales tax, promising added municipal and state revenue—a fact welcomed by selectmen.
Market Footprint & Strategy
C3 Industries, established in 2018 by brothers Ankur and Vishal Rungta, is a vertically integrated cannabis enterprise. It operates cultivation and manufacturing facilities across Michigan, Massachusetts, Missouri, Illinois, New Jersey, and Connecticut, spanning over 275,000 square feet. Its High Profile retail brand comprises nearly 30 outlets in six states, with plans for additional dispensaries—including two more in Connecticut—scheduled through 2025.
Within Connecticut, C3 currently operates locations in Canton and Hamden. The forthcoming Thomaston store will complete its four-dispensary cap allowed under state law.
Local Reception & Regulatory Compliance
Town officials have affirmed the dispensary’s location as appropriate, citing its peripheral placement as ideal to minimize downtown disruption. First Selectman Edmond Mone praised the choice, stating it “can’t think of a better location for the particular use it needs to be.”
The Planning & Zoning Commission noted that additional tenants in the Waterbury-zone portion would be limited, as only residential or certain legacy hospitality uses are permitted—ensuring the property’s use aligns with the dispensary’s presence.
Next Steps
C3 Industries plans to finalize interior buildout and secure state licensing, with construction expected to conclude within the next five to six months. Upon successful completion, the Thomaston High Profile Cannabis Shop will open, marking C3’s fourth Connecticut store and reinforcing its statewide vertical integration efforts.
About C3 Industries
C3 Industries, headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI, operates as a vertically integrated cannabis company engaged in cultivation, processing, manufacturing, and retail across multiple U.S. states. Its High Profile Cannabis Shop chain emphasizes a curated customer experience—blending a modern retail environment, well-trained staff, and seamless e-commerce integrations—across nearly 30 locations in six states.
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