WEST HARTFORD — Town leaders have made changes to its cannabis dispensary ordinance that would allow for a third marijuana retail establishment to open in West Hartford. But the change also further restricts where those recreational dispensaries can open. Under the changes, which the Town Council approved on Tuesday, a third dispensary can now open in town, so long as its … [Read more...] about West Hartford will allow for one more cannabis dispensary, but bars them from town center
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The Magic of Arriving a Day Late at The BurnNLearn Community Campout
It was a spring morning when I rolled into the sprawling meadow, nestled between towering pines and bathed in sunlight, a day late for the Community Campout. My tardiness was unintentional, a consequence of life’s unpredictable nature, but as I pulled my car into the last available spot, I felt an immediate sense of anticipation mixed with a bit of regret for the time missed. … [Read more...] about The Magic of Arriving a Day Late at The BurnNLearn Community Campout
The Chronicles Of Absurdity: Where Supply Meets Demand (Or Not)
In the grand tradition of Cracked-Pot journalism, let’s take a moment to consider the absurdity of our priorities. Here we are, in the midst of a green rush, where the entrepreneurial spirit has been ignited by the sweet scent of cannabis. And what’s the latest development? Another dispensary, a veritable Shangri-La of weed, sprouting up in Norwalk. Because, of course, what … [Read more...] about The Chronicles Of Absurdity: Where Supply Meets Demand (Or Not)
From Weedtopia To Wordsmith: My Unlikely Journey Into Writing
I was recently asked by a curious reader about how and why I became a writer. A simple question, really. But one that requires a tangled web of backstory, serendipity, and pure chaos to answer properly. So buckle up, dear reader. This is my personal Vostok 1, my flight of Gagarin, my own epic journey into the unknown.It all kicked off in April of 2012, when I got a call that … [Read more...] about From Weedtopia To Wordsmith: My Unlikely Journey Into Writing
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Don’t Let Your Bong Water Kill You.
In the heart of Connecticut, a 25-year-old cannabis enthusiast faced a harrowing battle with a rare lung disease. Legionnaires' disease, an ancient bacterial foe, had invaded his lungs, leaving him writhing in agony. His symptoms were a cacophony of suffering: days of relentless coughing, confusion, vomiting, and crippling pain. The culprit? Legionella bacteria, lurking in the … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Your Bong Water Kill You.
The Defeat Of The Jedi And His LegalSaber: A HighBazaar Chronicle
In the heart of Hamden, Connecticut, where the scent of rebellion lingers as thick as the smoke in the air, the HighBazaar cannabis parties have become the stuff of local legend. It’s a place where the green fairy flutters freely, and the patrons, a motley crew of seekers and sages, gather to celebrate the leafy muse in all her glory. But No! The state’s iron fist, clad … [Read more...] about The Defeat Of The Jedi And His LegalSaber: A HighBazaar Chronicle
States Have Generated Over $20 Billion In Marijuana Tax Revenue Since First Markets Opened, New Report Finds
States have now generated more than $20 billion in adult-use marijuana tax revenue since the first markets opened a decade ago, according to a new report from a top cannabis reform advocacy group. The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) also said that in 2023 alone, states collected over $4 billion in recreational cannabis tax revenue—the most ever generated in a single … [Read more...] about States Have Generated Over $20 Billion In Marijuana Tax Revenue Since First Markets Opened, New Report Finds
New Canaan firm invests $16 million in a new East Hartford cannabis facility
An indoor marijuana micro-cultivator. show in Portland, Conn. in March. A New Canaan-based real estate investment firm specializing in working with licensed marijuana growers is investing $16 million to purchase a former cold storage facility in East Hartford and turn it into a cultivation facility. A New Canaan-based company that provides real estate capital for licensed … [Read more...] about New Canaan firm invests $16 million in a new East Hartford cannabis facility
