The voice mail was waiting on Amy’s phone one morning in February 2019, a missed call from her 18-year-old son the night before. When Amy, a mom from Connecticut who is being identified by first name only to protect her family’s privacy, played the message, she heard the panicked voice of her child. Mom, he said, my face won’t stop twitching. I feel like I’m going to die. … [Read more...] about Parents are not ready for the new reality of teen cannabis use
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Meriden sees first taxes collected from cannabis sales
MERIDEN — The city collected $22,345 in cannabis sales tax in January and is scheduled to receive $29,240 based on February’s gross sales from customers at Zen Leaf, the city's only adult-use cannabis hybrid retailer. The Finance Committee last week made a projection for the year based on anticipated sales and agreed to include $180,000 in expected revenue in the 2023-2024 … [Read more...] about Meriden sees first taxes collected from cannabis sales
Glastonbury officials vote to ban cannabis establishments
GLASTONBURY — The Glastonbury Town Council voted to ban all cannabis establishments following a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Tuesday night, council members, residents and local activists raised alarms about the potential for cannabis establishments to pose a risk to the health and well-being of youth and pointed to the availability of cannabis in … [Read more...] about Glastonbury officials vote to ban cannabis establishments
4/20 Too – A Trip To Bohemian High
Here's where the story begins... As I approached the Tie Fighter, the air was thick with anticipation. I knew what I was about to do, but the nerves were still gnawing at my gut. I climbed up the ladder, the metal creaking under my weight, and slid into the cockpit.I flicked the switches, and the lights began to glow. The engines hummed, their energy pulsing through the … [Read more...] about 4/20 Too – A Trip To Bohemian High
Cannabis enthusiasts celebrate first 4/20 since CT legalized recreational sales
Tammy Crisp (left) and Terry Hopper (right) have a smoke on the capital building lawn. They were among those that gathered to call for additional legal reform around cannabis, including retroactive sentence modifications for non-violent cannabis offenders incarcerated by the state and greater freedom for home growing. "legalization is just one part of the battle," said … [Read more...] about Cannabis enthusiasts celebrate first 4/20 since CT legalized recreational sales
Connecticut Bill Would Allow State Tax Deductions for Cannabis Businesses
A bill pending before Connecticut state lawmakers would allow businesses in the state’s nascent cannabis industry to take tax deductions commonly enjoyed by firms in other industries. If passed by the legislature and signed into law, the legislation is projected to save businesses in the cannabis industry $4.7 million in the fiscal year starting July 1, growing to nearly $10 … [Read more...] about Connecticut Bill Would Allow State Tax Deductions for Cannabis Businesses
CT police shift how they use K9s now that cannabis is legal
File photo of a Bridgeport police K9 searching a car for drugs in 2015. Many departments are no longer using K9s in vehicle stops following the legalization of cannabis unless officers see what could be other drugs in the car. With recreational cannabis use now legal for adults, many law enforcement agencies in southwestern Connecticut are no longer bringing pot-detecting … [Read more...] about CT police shift how they use K9s now that cannabis is legal
Park and Rec Considers Public Cannabis Use Regulations
OLD SAYBROOK The Old Saybrook Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) is mulling changes to its policies that would limit where people can and cannot smoke marijuana or vape cannabis products. In 2021, Connecticut legislators passed a bill legalizing recreational marijuana use by adults in the state. As a result, local communities have had to update their policies regarding … [Read more...] about Park and Rec Considers Public Cannabis Use Regulations
Woodbridge still mulling retail cannabis nearly two years after legalization
WOODBRIDGE — Almost two years have passed since the state legalized recreational cannabis, and local zoning officials still are deciding whether to allow or prohibit recreational sales in town. Woodbridge is one of the few remaining municipalities in Connecticut that have not yet passed any zoning regulations for retail cannabis facilities. Some municipalities outright banned … [Read more...] about Woodbridge still mulling retail cannabis nearly two years after legalization
Town of Groton to allow cannabis establishments
Groton ― Cannabis retailers, cultivators, and manufacturers soon can apply to operate in some areas of town, under new regulations passed Tuesday by the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission. The commission unanimously voted to approve regulations, which will go into effect May 15, to allow cannabis establishments, with some conditions, in certain town zones. The regulations … [Read more...] about Town of Groton to allow cannabis establishments
