And a Hartford board will hear residents’ comments Tuesday night about a plan to bring a Hartford-owned cannabis dispensary to the area near Dunkin’ Park. LAZ Investments, the investment office of LAZ Parking magnate Alan Lazowski, has been granted a public hearing to seek a zoning amendment to allow for the former Goodyear property at 306 Market St. in Hartford to house a new … [Read more...] about There’s a plan for cannabis dispensary near a CT ball park. It doesn’t comply with city regulations.
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Mushroom Mavericks: The Quest For Psychedelic Liberation In Hartford
In the heart of the bustling city of Hartford, Connecticut, a wild and transformative movement is brewing. Imagine a motley crew of advocates – doctors, therapists, and passionate supporters of decriminalization – all coming together for a cause that could redefine the state's stance on psychedelic mushrooms.Picture this: these advocates recently descended upon the state … [Read more...] about Mushroom Mavericks: The Quest For Psychedelic Liberation In Hartford
Cannabis shop opening in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Another adult-use cannabis shop is opening in Hartford. Higher Collective will hold its grand opening on Wednesday at its location at 1396 Park St., according to the company. It’s the company’s fourth retail location in Connecticut, joining stores in Killingly, Willington and New London. It plans to add three more locations early next … [Read more...] about Cannabis shop opening in Hartford
Property of former Chowder Pot in Hartford sold to cannabis company
The site where the Chowder Pot used to be in Hartford has been bought by a medical and adult-use cannabis company for $4 million. Goman and York Property Advisors said the 28,000-square-foot property at 165 Brainard Road was sold to INSA, which is a cannabis company that operates in multiple states including Massachusetts, Florida and Ohio. The company also bought the … [Read more...] about Property of former Chowder Pot in Hartford sold to cannabis company
The Hartford Curaleaf Party
It was a historic day in Hartford, Connecticut! Curaleaf, a leading cannabis company, was throwing a party on March 4th to celebrate the launch of their recreational marijuana sales in the state. What could be more exciting than that? Oh wait, I know – throwing a party just two blocks away from a prison where people are serving time for pot offenses! How thoughtful of Curaleaf … [Read more...] about The Hartford Curaleaf Party
‘Second chance’ for cannabis convictions on the table at the capitol
HARTFORD, Conn — While advocates gathered at the State Capitol to push for further changes to Connecticut’s new recreational cannabis industry, one cannabis company is growing its footprint in Connecticut and opening the first adult-use shop in Hartford. Curaleaf wasn’t allowed to advertise for the opening of its first adult-use site in Hartford until it opened. Now, it’s … [Read more...] about ‘Second chance’ for cannabis convictions on the table at the capitol
Connecticut General Assembly holding hearing on marijuana sales
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut leaders are considering multiple ideas about how to shape the state’s marijuana economy. It’s been six weeks since recreational cannabis sales began in the state, and the General Assembly is now holding public hearings on two key bills. Prospective laws include deducting business expenses for cannabis businesses. The Connecticut Cannabis … [Read more...] about Connecticut General Assembly holding hearing on marijuana sales
Hartford cannabis business owner expects ‘budding’ industry to thrive
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Anticipation is building in the cannabis industry—with adult-use sales expected by the end of the year. One Hartford cannabis business owner is confident this budding industry will thrive in Connecticut. “We’ve only begun to tap into the power of the plant, and what it can do,” Tiana Hercules, founder and CEO of Connecticut Cultivation Solutions, told … [Read more...] about Hartford cannabis business owner expects ‘budding’ industry to thrive
Proposed cannabis store in Hartford hits roadblock
By Ayah Galal on www.wfsb.com Plans to open a cannabis store in Hartford is moving forward, but another store is hitting a roadblock. On Tuesday, the planning and zoning commission approved the request for a special permit to build a cannabis store on Park Street, right by Parkville Market. The other proposed pot store location is on Arch Street behind the Blind Pig Pizza … [Read more...] about Proposed cannabis store in Hartford hits roadblock
Welcome to Weed Plaza 420
I pulled into the LOB for parking. It was cold and uninviting. Concrete and steel make up the cold gray that smothered out the day’s sunshine. I’d been here before too many times. Conversations, testimony, and rallies oh my! Battles both won and lost for both good and evil are fought here. I hate it here… It hates me back, the coffee ☕️ is terrible in the cafeteria. I find … [Read more...] about Welcome to Weed Plaza 420