NEW HAVEN – Years ago, residents could walk through the column-lined entrance at 45 Church St. to cash a check at what then was Connecticut Savings Bank. But the branch has long since closed, and the building has remained vacant. Now, it might have a second life, as a hybrid medical/recreational cannabis facility. Pennsylvania resident Dharini Patel is seeking to open a … [Read more...] about Former New Haven bank building could become cannabis store
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Bluepoint Wellness set to launch Middletown’s first retail cannabis facility
MIDDLETOWN — The city’s first retail cannabis business is set to open within the next couple of weeks, when Westport-based Bluepoint Wellness begins adult-use recreational sales on Route 66. The Venu Flower Collective, located at the former Bank of America property at 895 Washington St., will be 1,840 square feet and was approved by the Middletown Planning and Zoning Commission … [Read more...] about Bluepoint Wellness set to launch Middletown’s first retail cannabis facility
East Haven bans recreational cannabis businesses in town
EAST HAVEN — Town zoning officials this week snuffed out any hopes for recreational marijuana retailers looking to set up shop in town, voting unanimously to prohibit such facilities from opening. The prohibition on cannabis establishments in East Haven will go into effect July 21, 10 days before the town's current moratorium is set to expire. The Planning and Zoning … [Read more...] about East Haven bans recreational cannabis businesses in town
Stamford Zoning Board denies Sweetspot recreational cannabis dispensary, calls for outlet moratorium
STAMFORD — Stamford’s two hybrid cannabis dispensaries are enough for now, according to the Zoning Board. At its Monday night meeting, the board voted overwhelmingly to deny an application for a special permit to Sweetspot, a growing craft cannabis company whose owners hail from Stamford. The company was aiming to set up shop in a longtime mixed-use office and … [Read more...] about Stamford Zoning Board denies Sweetspot recreational cannabis dispensary, calls for outlet moratorium
LAZ Investments seeking change to allow cannabis dispensary near Dunkin’ Park in Hartford
The owner of the building at 306 Market Street in Hartford, formerly Goodyear Auto, is seeking to amend a section of the city’s zoning regulations to allow recreational cannabis in a special zoning area near the Connecticut River.LAZ Investments, the investment office of LAZ Parking magnate Alan Lazowski, is seeking a zoning amendment to allow for the former Goodyear property … [Read more...] about LAZ Investments seeking change to allow cannabis dispensary near Dunkin’ Park in Hartford
Cannabis delivery services could help jump-start CT adult-use sales
When John “Jack” Cochran visited the Virginia home of his former player and retired NFL star Jordan Reed several years ago for a birthday party, he had no idea he’d leave with a business idea and entrepreneurial mindset.But that’s exactly what happened.Cochran — who coached high school football across Connecticut for two decades, winning eight state championships along the way … [Read more...] about Cannabis delivery services could help jump-start CT adult-use sales
New Haven alders, police concerned with cannabis shop plan near I-91 due to proximity to schools
NEW HAVEN — With Affinity Dispensary’s plan to move closer to Interstate 91, some alders and police are voicing opposition due to concerns for children and families, given its proximity to a school and a future child care center. Affinity, which currently operates on Whalley Avenue in the Westville section of the city, submitted an application to the City Plan Commission for a … [Read more...] about New Haven alders, police concerned with cannabis shop plan near I-91 due to proximity to schools
New Haven cannabis retailer plans new home at long-standing diner near I-91
NEW HAVEN — The city’s first cannabis dispensary and retailer is looking to move to a new location in Quinnipiac Meadows to replace a long-standing diner near Interstate 91. Affinity Dispensary submitted an application to the City Plan Commission for a special permit for a hybrid cannabis retail facility at 420 Middletown Ave. The site right off Exit 8 currently houses 91 … [Read more...] about New Haven cannabis retailer plans new home at long-standing diner near I-91
Stamford recreational cannabis sales: How much in taxes has the city collected? How will it be spent?
STAMFORD — The city has collected about $77,500 in sales tax revenue so far from its two hybrid cannabis retailers. Fine Fettle Dispensary, whose Stamford location began recreational cannabis sales Jan. 10, sent a check to the city’s tax collector last month for $65,333.19. Curaleaf, whose dispensary in the city started recreational sales later in January, sent a $12,219.98 … [Read more...] about Stamford recreational cannabis sales: How much in taxes has the city collected? How will it be spent?
Milford medical cannabis dispensary burglarized, cash drawer rifled, police say
The Milford Police Department in Milford, Conn. The department is investigating a burglary at a local medical marijuana dispensary that occurred on Monday, June 19, 2023. MILFORD — Police are investigating a break-in at a local medical marijuana dispensary that occurred early Monday. Around 3:30 a.m., police responded to a burglary alarm at the Curaleaf dispensary on West … [Read more...] about Milford medical cannabis dispensary burglarized, cash drawer rifled, police say
