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
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How 2 Stamford cannabis dispensaries’ approvals – and future ones – hinge on definition of ‘schools’
STAMFORD — The definition of a school could be the defining factor in whether or not two cannabis dispensary applications are approved or denied by the city's Zoning Board.The main criticism of two pending applications — one for the city's West Side and the other in the Cove neighborhood — is that each is near community centers that provide assistance or programming for area … [Read more...] about How 2 Stamford cannabis dispensaries’ approvals – and future ones – hinge on definition of ‘schools’
Two arrested after Danbury smoke shops found with pounds of marijuana, police say
DANBURY — Two people were arrested last week after several city smoke shops were found with dozens of pounds of marijuana ready for sale, officials said.Officers working with multiple state agencies took enforcement action on four local vape shops on March 27, Danbury Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour said in a news release Thursday Ridenhour said the goal of the operation was … [Read more...] about Two arrested after Danbury smoke shops found with pounds of marijuana, police say
Central CT town puts the brakes on plans for more marijuana. Here’s why.
The vacant shop at 12 Seneca Road in Bloomfield where a cannabis retailer proposed opening a store. The town rejected the idea last month saying the site is too close to the town center.After public blowback to a proposed cannabis store in the center of town, Bloomfield is taking a six-month timeout from considering new marijuana-related businesses.“The goal of this is not to … [Read more...] about Central CT town puts the brakes on plans for more marijuana. Here’s why.
Stamford school board urges Zoning Board to reject 2 cannabis dispensaries near youth centers
STAMFORD — Many have spoken out against new proposals to bring two more cannabis dispensaries to Stamford, and now the city's Board of Education has weighed in.In an unusual move, the board issued a symbolic vote Tuesday night expressing their collective disapproval of the two cannabis dispensary applications — one for the city's West Side and the other in the Cove neighborhood … [Read more...] about Stamford school board urges Zoning Board to reject 2 cannabis dispensaries near youth centers
Agrify Corporation Announces Turnkey Hydrocarbon Extraction Equipment Contract with Connecticut-Based Company New England Edibles, dba SoundView
Agrify Corporation (Nasdaq: AGFY) (“Agrify” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative cultivation and extraction solutions for the cannabis industry, today announced the signing of a Turnkey Hydrocarbon Extraction and Lab Equipment Package with New England Edibles, dba SoundView, (“SoundView” or the “Customer”), a licensed operator based in Bristol, CT.SoundView has … [Read more...] about Agrify Corporation Announces Turnkey Hydrocarbon Extraction Equipment Contract with Connecticut-Based Company New England Edibles, dba SoundView
Recreational cannabis ban fails in Shelton, opening door to retail sale applications
SHELTON — Residents may soon see recreational cannabis sales in the city after an effort to prohibit such establishments went up in smoke.“I don’t see how the community will benefit more from this than with other retail operations,” said commission Chair Virginia Harger, who joined fellow commissioners Charles Kelly and Ruth Parkins in voting to prohibit retail sales in the … [Read more...] about Recreational cannabis ban fails in Shelton, opening door to retail sale applications
CT ‘clean slate law’ delay
Connecticut officials have encountered significant setbacks in their efforts to fully implement the 2021 “Clean Slate Law,” which aims to erase misdemeanors and certain low-level felonies from the records of more than 80,000 individuals. Despite initial promises, only approximately 13,600 residents have had their criminal records cleared so … [Read more...] about CT ‘clean slate law’ delay
Court Clarifies Employers’ Rights Under Connecticut’s Palliative Use of Marijuana Act, Guidance on Drug Testing
In a recent decision affirming summary judgment in favor of defendant Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. (the “Agency”), the Connecticut Appellate Court provided employers with useful guidance about managing disabled employees who are also qualified medical marijuana users, and appropriately requiring reasonable suspicion drug testing.BackgroundIn early 2018, the … [Read more...] about Court Clarifies Employers’ Rights Under Connecticut’s Palliative Use of Marijuana Act, Guidance on Drug Testing
Brookfield would become one of first area towns to permit cannabis businesses under proposed rules
BROOKFIELD — With a moratorium that restricts the opening of new cannabis businesses in town set to expire in May, the Zoning Commission has scheduled a public hearing to gather feedback from residents and business owners before adopting proposed zoning regulations to allow such establishments to operate.The hearing will be held at 7 p.m. March 28 in Room 133 of the Brookfield … [Read more...] about Brookfield would become one of first area towns to permit cannabis businesses under proposed rules