BRIDGEPORT — Following a handful of failed attempts to gain approval to open a marijuana dispensary at the concert amphitheater, including a new rejection by the zoning appeals board, Budr Cannabis' co-founder is done trying. "It's just a lost cause at this point," said Carl Tirella Jr., who already has locations in neighboring Stratford, plus Danbury, West Hartford and … [Read more...] about Budr’s bid for Bridgeport amphitheater cannabis dispensary denied: ‘It’s just a lost cause’
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Bridgeport OK’s new Ayr Wellness cannabis dispensary for former Barnum Avenue bank building
BRIDGEPORT — Frankie's Diner owner and community leader Nick Roussos has no qualms with the prospect of having a recreational cannabis dispensary open near his Barnum Avenue restaurant. "I'm not a pot smoker," Roussos said. "But I'm happy they'll come get their cigarettes and then come to the diner and eat." This past week, Florida-based Ayr Wellness became the latest company … [Read more...] about Bridgeport OK’s new Ayr Wellness cannabis dispensary for former Barnum Avenue bank building
Budr loses second bid to open Bridgeport cannabis dispensary at amphitheater
BRIDGEPORT — Zoning officials for the second time have rejected an attempt by Budr Cannabis to open a year-round retail marijuana location within the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. "It was definitely disappointing," said Carl Tirella Jr. the company's co-founder, of the zoning commission's denial Tuesday of Budr's application. "This location itself ... is really a perfect … [Read more...] about Budr loses second bid to open Bridgeport cannabis dispensary at amphitheater
Bridgeport rejects cannabis dispensary at concert amphitheater, applicant eyes zone change
BRIDGEPORT — The company behind a proposal to open a retail cannabis dispensary in the city's amphitheater may pursue a zoning change after its application was rejected. "That is one of the possibilities we're looking at," said Raymond Rizio, the land use attorney representing Middletown-based Budr, which hopes to add the site in Bridgeport to its Danbury, West … [Read more...] about Bridgeport rejects cannabis dispensary at concert amphitheater, applicant eyes zone change
CT to consider decriminalization of psychedelic mushrooms. What you should know.
Hallucinogenic mushrooms were often dismissed by mainstream medicine as illicit drugs in the 1960s and 1970s. But now, in a major shift, the psychedelic drugs are seen as offering possible relief for illnesses like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. In the same way that marijuana was considered for decades as an illegal drug, a societal shift allowed a refocus on … [Read more...] about CT to consider decriminalization of psychedelic mushrooms. What you should know.
Bus driver police say passed out on I-95 in Stratford after eating THC-laced gummies gets probation
BRIDGEPORT — A bus driver who blacked out behind the wheel on Interstate 95 after police said he consumed cannabis loaded gummy candies was granted a special probation program Thursday. Jinhuan Chen said through a Mandarin interpreter that he didn’t know he was consuming THC-infused gummies because he doesn’t speak or read English. “He was unaware the candy he consumed … [Read more...] about Bus driver police say passed out on I-95 in Stratford after eating THC-laced gummies gets probation
Bridgeport reaches tentative settlement with officer suspended for cannabis use
Exterior, Bridgeport Police Headquarters in Bridgeport, Conn. March 1, 2018, file photo. Police have identified the local man killed in a June 10 shooting on Priscilla Circle in North Bridgeport as 37-year-old Noel McIntosh. Police said previously the shooting “appears to be an isolated incident where the victim knew his attacker(s).” BRIDGEPORT — The city has agreed to pay a … [Read more...] about Bridgeport reaches tentative settlement with officer suspended for cannabis use
Bridgeport OKs pot dispensary near Fairfield border
Customer Mark MacIntyre, left, purchases items during a celebration of the start of adult-use marijuana sales at Curaleaf Stamford in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday Jan. 28, 2023. BRIDGEPORT — Monday's zoning commission meeting proved to be a good night for legalized pot in Bridgeport, where wary officials only recently decided to welcome the new recreational cannabis industry … [Read more...] about Bridgeport OKs pot dispensary near Fairfield border
Proposal would further restrict marijuana sales in Bridgeport as recreational retailers open in CT
BRIDGEPORT — Just over five months after passing regulations making it easier for the recreational marijuana industry to come to town, the zoning commission will consider an amendment to further restrict where retailers can be located. The move comes as a number of marijuana-related businesses — two dispensaries and one grower — are in various stages of trying to open up in … [Read more...] about Proposal would further restrict marijuana sales in Bridgeport as recreational retailers open in CT
Lawsuit targets zoning permit for proposed Bridgeport cannabis grower
The Connecticut House passed a bill Wednesday, June 16, 2021, that would legalize marijuana in the state. BRIDGEPORT — A business owned by a well-known local family is seeking to overturn the first zoning permit issued here for growing legalized marijuana. In late July 141 North Avenue LLC received the zoning commission’s approval to establish a cannabis cultivation and … [Read more...] about Lawsuit targets zoning permit for proposed Bridgeport cannabis grower
