STRATFORD — Despite pushback from some residents, a Chicago-based company won approval from zoning officials this week to open the town’s first dispensary for recreational cannabis on Stratford Avenue. Verano Holdings, which operates more than 100 dispensaries across the country, has been given the greenlight to convert an old bank at 1151 Stratford Avenue into a hybrid … [Read more...] about Stratford approves first recreational cannabis dispensary despite pushback
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Sound Bites: Businesses say Connecticut could be selling more pot
The Botanist Cannabis Dispensary in Montville, Connecticut. Good morning! Monday marks three months since Connecticut rolled out its first legal sale of adult-use cannabis. So far, only the state’s medical marijuana dispensaries are selling recreational use cannabis under new hybrid licenses, but more license-holding businesses will begin selling to the adult market later this … [Read more...] about Sound Bites: Businesses say Connecticut could be selling more pot
Fine Fettle cannabis dispensary had 5 of its pending CT licenses pulled. Why? It’s complicated.
Some of the first adult use sales in Connecticut took place in Newington at Fine Fettle dispensary Tuesday morning. Connecticut's appointed council regulating equitable growth in the state's new cannabis industry has dealt a setback to an up-and-coming cannabis company with an outlet in Stamford. Fine Fettle, which operates four stores in Connecticut and two in … [Read more...] about Fine Fettle cannabis dispensary had 5 of its pending CT licenses pulled. Why? It’s complicated.
PZC Wants Public To Help Steer Decision On Cannabis Issue
Recreational cannabis became legal in Connecticut on July 1, 2021, but some cities and towns across the state are still figuring out whether to allow retail stores or horticultural operations within their boundaries. Cheshire’s Planning and Zoning Commission, along with the Town’s Planning Department, is hoping that Cheshire residents will weigh in on how the issue should best … [Read more...] about PZC Wants Public To Help Steer Decision On Cannabis Issue
Approval of cannabis sales in Wethersfield — despite opposition — was a ‘money grab,’ deputy mayor says
WETHERSFIELD — The town Planning and Zoning Commission was hit with a proposal to allow recreational marijuana sales after the town council's moratorium expired and despite some local officials opposed to the idea. "They threw it at us," one commissioner member said at a Dec. 6 meeting. "Why would we throw it back at them?" The Planning and Zoning Commission heard public input … [Read more...] about Approval of cannabis sales in Wethersfield — despite opposition — was a ‘money grab,’ deputy mayor says
CT Chief State’s Attorney reviewed 4,248 pending cannabis cases, dropping charges on 1,562 defendants
In just a few weeks, Chief State's Attorney Patrick J. Griffin's prosecutors reviewed more than 4,000 pending drug-possession cases and have dropped charges on 1,562 of them, in an expansion of Connecticut's criminal erasure program following the 2021 legislation to create an adult-use recreational market. The review and termination of cases occurred as state lawmakers are … [Read more...] about CT Chief State’s Attorney reviewed 4,248 pending cannabis cases, dropping charges on 1,562 defendants
New Milford weighs how permitting recreational cannabis sales would affect youth, crime
NEW MILFORD — As local officials weigh whether to permit recreational cannabis establishments in town, the police chief and town's youth agency director cautioned they don't yet know how cannabis sales would affect traffic, crime and young people. “This is not to fearmonger or demonize adult-use cannabis but simply to protect youth here in New Milford and work with our local … [Read more...] about New Milford weighs how permitting recreational cannabis sales would affect youth, crime
Driving High in Connecticut: The State House’s Bold Step towards Cannabis Safety
As the smoke clears from the newly-legalized recreational cannabis in Connecticut, the State House is now debating a critical issue: the safety of driving under the influence of weed. With January 10th marking a historic day for Connecticut's stoners, the state now faces the challenge of regulating cannabis use on the roads.But fear not, fellow citizens! The lawmakers in the … [Read more...] about Driving High in Connecticut: The State House’s Bold Step towards Cannabis Safety
East Hartford surveying residents on youth vaping, cannabis use
East Hartford is surveying residents about potential harm to young people from vaping and marijuana use. The youth services department and local prevention council will use results of the survey to guide communication and education aimed at local children and young adults (ages 12-18), according to a news release. The 52-question anonymous survey is open to residents and … [Read more...] about East Hartford surveying residents on youth vaping, cannabis use
BOS to Draft Ordinance Banning Cannabis Sales, Cultivation
MADISON The Board of Selectman (BOS) has voted to draft an ordinance banning the commercial cultivation and sales of cannabis in what is described as an effort to gauge public opinion regarding these businesses in town. According to First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons, the ad hoc Cannabis Commission formed in 2022 received little public input, and a draft proposal would give … [Read more...] about BOS to Draft Ordinance Banning Cannabis Sales, Cultivation
