'Twas the night before 4/20, and all through the pad,Not a creature was stirring, not even a dab.The concentrates were stacked by the rig with care,In hopes that the stoners soon would be there.The wildebeest hustled, preparing with glee,For the free dab bar at the 4/20 spree.With papers and grinders, and a little weed too, We readied the stash for a magnificent brew.The smoke … [Read more...] about ‘Twas The Night Before 4/20
CT Marijuana
New Haven unanimously approves East Street cannabis despite flood zone
NEW HAVEN — A cannabis retailer planning to open on a relatively isolated, industrially zoned stretch of East Street will be able to do so despite the fact that part of its building — including the foundation and where the electrical panels will be — are below the base flood elevation.The City Plan Commission unanimously approved a flood damage prevention ordinance variance … [Read more...] about New Haven unanimously approves East Street cannabis despite flood zone
These CT universities are preparing students for jobs in the evolving cannabis industry
Before working as a scientist at the Massachusetts-based cannabis testing lab, SafeTiva Labs, Sands got master’s degree in plant science at the University of Connecticut — studying the genetic regulation of cannabis plants. “(Employers asked) ‘Do you have science experience?’ Not ‘Do you have cannabis experience.’ But they were like, ‘Oh, someone that has … [Read more...] about These CT universities are preparing students for jobs in the evolving cannabis industry
They once had a secret handshake. Now these Connecticut men have a cannabis production facility
Faye was the operating partner at Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale, a well-known New Haven restaurant that fell victim to the pandemic. His business partner in that venture was Linares’ father. “I used to babysit him,” Faye said of Linares. “I used to call him my best friend and we had a secret handshake,” Linares said. Both Faye and Linares — a former … [Read more...] about They once had a secret handshake. Now these Connecticut men have a cannabis production facility
The Facade of Social Equity
The air was thick with the acrid scent of burning dreams. Welcome to the Green Rush—a twisted carnival where the American Dream collided head-on with the Devil’s Lettuce. In this sordid tale, we delve into the dark underbelly of marijuana social equity programs, where the scent of betrayal hangs heavier than a bong hit on 4/20. I. The Illusion of Equality: A Contact … [Read more...] about The Facade of Social Equity
Bridgeport amphitheater eyed for recreational cannabis as Middletown retailer seeks zone change
BRIDGEPORT — A company looking to open a year-round retail cannabis dispensary within the city's warm-weather amphitheater is moving forward with asking for a zoning change after failing to obtain a variance in December. Middletown-based Budr Cannabis' original application to open up a store in the municipally-owned, privately managed music venue at 500 Main St. was rejected by … [Read more...] about Bridgeport amphitheater eyed for recreational cannabis as Middletown retailer seeks zone change
Shelton seeks city-wide ban on cannabis sales — ‘We do not need this here’
SHELTON — City officials are moving to prevent the sale of cannabis in the city even as a large cannabis farm pushes to open its first retail store in Shelton. The Board of Aldermen will discuss a proposed ordinance prohibiting all types of cannabis establishments and retail sales of cannabis or cannabis-related products during its meeting Thursday. Mayor Mark Lauretti is … [Read more...] about Shelton seeks city-wide ban on cannabis sales — ‘We do not need this here’
Price per gram of cannabis hits new high in CT
After two months of dipping sales, Connecticut’s cannabis market crawled back in March, according to state data, with the average price per gram higher than it’s ever been.Sales of recreational cannabis in Connecticut hit their peak in December, when more than $17.2 million worth of recreational cannabis was sold. Sales were down from that high both in January and February to … [Read more...] about Price per gram of cannabis hits new high in CT
CT-based cannabis farm eyes Shelton for first retail location
SHELTON — Rodeo Cannabis, which bills itself as the largest cannabis farm in New England hopes to make Shelton home to its first retail location. Arthur Linares, co-founder and CEO of the Connecticut-based company, filed an application to open a hybrid medical and recreational dispensary in Crown Point Center off Bridgeport Avenue less than a day after the Planning and Zoning … [Read more...] about CT-based cannabis farm eyes Shelton for first retail location
Colchester’s first cannabis dispensary opens
Colchester’s first recreational cannabis dispensary opened for business last week, the 34th storefront in Connecticut selling adult-use marijuana, according to data from the state. The Harvest Corner, located at 493 Westchester Road, opened Friday as the first equity joint venture business from Torrington-based Still River Wellness. The opening marks the first location as … [Read more...] about Colchester’s first cannabis dispensary opens
