HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – Recreational marijuana is a hot topic in Hartford Tuesday night.
The planning and zoning commission is meeting to discuss proposals for adult cannabis retail stores.
One is being proposed on Park Street, and the other on Arch Street.
The store proposed at 89 Arch Street which is right by the Connecticut Convention Center.
A lot of the residents Eyewitness News spoke with said they support the plans.
Some businesses in the area have concerns.
“I think it’s good. I think it’s probably safer,” said Kayla Dickenson, who grew up in Hartford.
“Recreational marijuana is good, I honestly think it’s good,” said Michael Villafane of Hartford.
The city of Hartford’s Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing on land use applications for adult use recreational marijuana stores.
A special permit is being requested to allow for a cannabis retail establishment at 89 Arch Street.
The property used to be the Blind Pig Pizza Company.
Last year, Connecticut legalized marijuana for those 21 and older.
