Cannabis
Several marijuana-related projects are also in the works, such as a “high-end” dispensary at the former Woolworth’s building at 428 Main St., with a discreet entrance at the back.
It is being proposed by former state Department of Consumer Protection commissioner and Wallingford attorney Gerald Farrell Jr., along with developer and building owner Dominick DeMartino, who is redeveloping a number of historic buildings downtown.
If realized, the business would be the first combination medical and recreational marijuana facility in Middletown.
The intention is to run a “low-key” facility that won’t be “in your face in any way,” Farrell has said.
Golden Hanuman is seeking a zoning variance to build a cannabis manufacturing facility at 27 Stack St., the site of a former silk mill. The company would be hand-filling vape cartridges, infused pre-rolls, tinctures and other handmade products.
Applicant Alpha Patel intends to purchase oils from wholesale cannabis suppliers and package the products with the Golden Hanuman name.
Over the Arrigoni Bridge in Portland, Affinity Grow at 47 Lower Main St. is proposing a delivery operation that would contract Slap Ash Delivery of Chicago, Ill., and the cannabis transport company Grow Green Girls of Coventry.
Affinity Grow was Connecticut’s first micro-cultivator of cannabis after recreational use became legal. Jobs for drivers, logistics employees and support roles would be offered to local residents.
