STAMFORD, CT — Curaleaf at 814 E. Main St., in Stamford will begin recreational cannabis sales at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 28, just days after the Stamford Zoning Board granted approval for hybrid use by a vote of 3-2. The location opened as a medical marijuana dispensary in 2019, and has operated under Curaleaf since 2020. Curaleaf is a leading international provider of … [Read more...] about Curaleaf Stamford To Begin Recreational Cannabis Sales Jan. 28
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New Britain neighbors against proposed cannabis warehouse
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — Residents in New Britain’s Slater Road neighborhood aren’t happy about a new potential neighbor — a 133,000-square foot cannabis cultivation and distribution site. “It smells like a skunk,” said Shelley Vincenzo, who lives in the area. The Rocky Hill-based CCC Construction wants to transform the former Webster Bank building, and has already cleared … [Read more...] about New Britain neighbors against proposed cannabis warehouse
BBB issues warning about uptick in fake marijuana dispensary scams nationwide
NEW HAVEN, Conn (WTNH) — The Better Business Bureau is warning Connecticut residents to be on the lookout for cannabis dispensary scams. There have been no reports of any victims in Connecticut since legal sales of recreational marijuana started earlier this month. However, the BBB said several consumers in New York, Massachusetts, and Colorado had been targeted. How the scam … [Read more...] about BBB issues warning about uptick in fake marijuana dispensary scams nationwide
Previously approved New London cannabis business to relocate down the road
New London — An applicant received approval from the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission last week to relocate a recreational marijuana retail business from its previously approved location. Andrew Simonow, doing business as 6 West Ave. LLC, had been approved to open the business on 436 Broad St., in the Dollar General plaza off Colman Street. On Jan. 12, Simonow spoke to … [Read more...] about Previously approved New London cannabis business to relocate down the road
Connecticut Lawmakers Propose Changes to Recreational Pot Program
Legal marijuana sales in Connecticut are barely a week old, but lawmakers there are already mulling changes to the new law. CTPost reports that the opening days of the state’s legislative session have proposed a slate of new regulations over the cannabis program, including “changes to how the state issues cannabis licenses to efforts to further decriminalize the drug and … [Read more...] about Connecticut Lawmakers Propose Changes to Recreational Pot Program
Sen. Blumenthal says parents need to keep cannabis away from kids
It's been about one week since recreational marijuana sales began in Connecticut. As purchases are made Sen. Richard Blumenthal has a warning for parents: keep marijuana away from your kids. "Cannabis poisoning of children is exploding," said Blumenthal. "Connecticut has requirements about safe packaging, but there is no substitute for parent's putting the cannabis in secure … [Read more...] about Sen. Blumenthal says parents need to keep cannabis away from kids
New Haven concludes first week of recreational cannabis sales
Jessai Flores, Illustrations Editor Lines stretched out the door of Affinity Dispensary last Tuesday morning in anticipation of the 10 a.m. launch of legal recreational cannabis sales in the Elm City. A year and a half after Connecticut legalized the drug, retail sales of adult-use cannabis officially started on Jan. 10. Affinity Dispensary, New Haven’s only adult-use cannabis … [Read more...] about New Haven concludes first week of recreational cannabis sales
OP-ED | Connecticut Opens Its Eyes And Its Doors to Legal Weed
CTNewsJunkie For better or worse (better, I think), Connecticut last week entered a new phase in allowing the legal sale of a product already in wide use across the state. Or, as journalist and podcaster Brian Scott-Smith said during a segment produced on opening day Jan. 10 and posted here on … [Read more...] about OP-ED | Connecticut Opens Its Eyes And Its Doors to Legal Weed
Norwalk PZC addresses a potential cannabis business presence
The Jan. 4 meeting of the Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) discussed the city’s proposed regulations regarding the placement of stores that can sell recreational use cannabis. Steven Kleppin, the director of Norwalk’s Planning & Zoning Department, provided updates to the commission and highlighted potential issues with the current phrasing prior to a public … [Read more...] about Norwalk PZC addresses a potential cannabis business presence
Cannabis Vote Expected Soon
WESTBROOK The Zoning Commission is expected to rule on a controversial application for a retail cannabis store on Boston Post Road at a Jan. 23 meeting. In November, the Commission received an application from BUDR Holding 3 LLC to open a retail marijuana shop at 755 Boston Post Road. Ian Butler, a representative for the application, explained that the proposal is for a … [Read more...] about Cannabis Vote Expected Soon
