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
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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
CT launches new campaign to warn kids and parents about illegally-packaged cannabis edibles
A new public service ad warning parents of cannabis edibles that are illegally packaged to look like common kid snacks is now running in Connecticut.The ad begins with kids opening their school lockers. They find candy, and excited, they trade. But what looks like regular candy is really cannabis. Then Bryan Cafferelli, state consumer protection commissioner, walks down the … [Read more...] about CT launches new campaign to warn kids and parents about illegally-packaged cannabis edibles
Fine Fettle, Norwalk’s first recreational cannabis dispensary, is now open: ‘People are excited’
NORWALK — Even with blustery 29-degree weather and 31 mile-per-hour wind gusts, a growing line of about 20 couldn’t be deterred from the city’s first recreational cannabis dispensary on its opening day.The Fine Fettle location at 191 Main St. opened Thursday with a 20 percent discount for customers’ first purchase at the location, with an added bonus that customers who sign up … [Read more...] about Fine Fettle, Norwalk’s first recreational cannabis dispensary, is now open: ‘People are excited’
Cannabis advocates say there’s still 1,200 people whose Connecticut sentences should be modified
HARTFORD — While the state's 2021 legalization of adult-use cannabis cleared the criminal records of thousands of people, as many as 1,200 others should have their Connecticut cases reviewed and their incarceration or probationary periods modified or terminated, advocates told the legislative Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.But Chief State's Attorney Patrick Griffin told the … [Read more...] about Cannabis advocates say there’s still 1,200 people whose Connecticut sentences should be modified
New Milford votes to extend ban on recreational cannabis sales for another year: ‘A major decision’
NEW MILFORD – In voting to extend a moratorium, the Town Council agreed that New Milford has “a lot to learn” before it can allow recreational cannabis sales in town. “We just want to get a handle on this because it’s a major decision,” Mayor Pete Bass said in an interview with Hearst Media Connecticut on the sale of recreational cannabis, which became legal in Connecticut … [Read more...] about New Milford votes to extend ban on recreational cannabis sales for another year: ‘A major decision’
Stratford approves Budr Cannabis for hybrid dispensary near Shelton border
A Connecticut-based cannabis company has won approval to open a dispensary at a shopping center in the town’s North End, despite pushback from medical providers that claimed the store would harm their nearby practices. The Stratford Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to approve plans from Budr Cannabis, which operates stores in West Hartford and Danbury, to open a hybrid … [Read more...] about Stratford approves Budr Cannabis for hybrid dispensary near Shelton border
