WEST HARTFORD — If you're new to cannabis, or looking for milder THC products, Sweetspot might be the dispensary for you. The hybrid recreational and medical dispensary — the first of its kind in town — recently opened in West Hartford at the corner of Park Road and Prospect Avenue, becoming the second dispensary to open in town after Budr opened in July. It will also be the … [Read more...] about West Hartford’s second dispensary, Sweetspot, aims to bring new consumers to cannabis
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Adult use cannabis retailers poised to open in the lower Naugatuck Valley
A pair of adult use cannabis dispensaries appear due to open this year in the lower Naugatuck Valley. In Derby, David Salinas said he hopes to open an as-yet unnamed recreational retail shop in space currently occupied by the Italian Pavilion, a venerated Valley eatery in business for more than 50 years. Salinas told the Derby Planning and Zoning Commission at its Jan. 16 … [Read more...] about Adult use cannabis retailers poised to open in the lower Naugatuck Valley
Gone with the Weed: The Irony of Connecticut’s Weed Market
Well, well, well, what do we have here? The great state of Connecticut, the land of steady habits, has found itself in a bit of a pickle. It seems that the green rush has hit a bit of a snag. Sales of the devil's lettuce have taken a nosedive for the first time since recreational sales began last year. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, in their infinite … [Read more...] about Gone with the Weed: The Irony of Connecticut’s Weed Market
And I Thought 5150 Was A Van Halen Album…
A Dabbin-Dad Dive Into Connecticut HB 5150. In the hazy realm where legislation and counter-culture collide, a behemoth known as Connecticut HB 5150 emerges from the smoke, promising a trip through the wild unknown of cannabis and hemp regulation. The very mention of its name evokes a sense of mystique, an enigma beckoning us to dive headfirst into the surreal landscape of … [Read more...] about And I Thought 5150 Was A Van Halen Album…
Discounts and promos on cannabis in Connecticut would be outlawed under new proposal
Cannabis retailers in Connecticut would no longer be allowed to offer promotions and discounts, if a bill proposed in the state legislature passes. That’s one provision included in a measure proposed this week that would also allow some hemp farmers into the marketplace and attempt to make sure every cannabis product is sold in licensed dispensaries, among other changes. The … [Read more...] about Discounts and promos on cannabis in Connecticut would be outlawed under new proposal
CT cannabis sales decreased by $2.6M in January, while retail prices went up
Sales of recreational cannabis in Connecticut dropped nearly $2 million in January compared to December, according to state data.There was a total of $15.6 million in recreational cannabis sales in January, down from $17.1 million in December, a 9.9 percent dip month over month. Medical cannabis sales also decreased month-over-month, but saw a smaller dip from $10.4 million to … [Read more...] about CT cannabis sales decreased by $2.6M in January, while retail prices went up
XpoCanna: The Cannabis Carnival Returns
As the icy grip of winter begins to loosen, a strange energy is stirring in the heart of Connecticut. It’s a raw, pulsating vibe that signals the return of XpoCanna, the grand circus of cannabis culture, set to explode at the Mohegan Sun in the dying days of February. Last year, this mad carnival of green drew in all sorts of freaks and outcasts, united by their love for the … [Read more...] about XpoCanna: The Cannabis Carnival Returns
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Survey Of Rescheduling: Embracing The Black Market & Other Oddities
In the noisey world of weed, where the boundaries blur between legality and the underground, a recent survey on cannabis rescheduling has unveiled some intriguing insights.The survey, conducted by the folks over at NuggMD, has shed light on the opinions of enthusiasts, patients, and profiteers alike. Let's dissect these findings and explore the twisted paths of cannabis … [Read more...] about Survey Of Rescheduling: Embracing The Black Market & Other Oddities
Two Norwalk cannabis dispensaries prepare to open in upcoming weeks amid limited flower supply
“Construction is really chugging away,” said Fine Fettle COO Ben Zachs, noting the upcoming dispensary’s final inspection will come in February. All that’s left to do is painting and installing signs and security features such as cameras and access controls, Zachs said. Fine Fettle hired a general manager and assistant general manager for the dispensary but will hire … [Read more...] about Two Norwalk cannabis dispensaries prepare to open in upcoming weeks amid limited flower supply
