Two vape shop employees were arrested and charged after police reportedly seized seven pounds of marijuana, illegal THC products and over $1,000 in cash during a search in Norwalk, police said.On Thursday, the Norwalk Police Department‘s Special Services Division, along with the Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection’s Drug Control Division, executed a search and … [Read more...] about Two CT vape shop employees arrested after police seize marijuana, several hundred illegal THC products
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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’
Norwalk police investigate vape shop illegally selling marijuana
NORWALK — Police raided a vape shop on Connecticut Avenue Wednesday and found more than four pounds of marijuana, according to the department.The search warrant was part of the department’s investigation into non-licensed shops selling marijuana, Lt. Tomasz Podgorski said in a news release Thursday. The Norwalk Police Department, along with the state Department of Consumer … [Read more...] about Norwalk police investigate vape shop illegally selling marijuana
Fine Fettle installs ‘huge’ sign ahead of March opening as Norwalk’s expected 1st cannabis retailer
NORWALK — Fine Fettle’s Chief Operating Officer Ben Zachs said the cannabis company's 191 Main St. location will open between March 20 and March 30, about two weeks later than he estimated last month.The incoming Norwalk recreational cannabis dispensary’s “huge” sign was installed on Friday, signaling the business is approaching its opening, Zachs said.Fine Fettle appears … [Read more...] about Fine Fettle installs ‘huge’ sign ahead of March opening as Norwalk’s expected 1st cannabis retailer
Norwalk’s incoming cannabis dispensaries aim to hire locals ahead of December market launch
NORWALK — As the city finally nears a legal cannabis market, its upcoming dispensaries will emphasize local hiring. Fine Fettle will open a retail location 191 Main St., while Shangri-La will open at 430 Main Ave. Shangri-La’s Main Avenue location is one of two in the pipeline—the company has gotten approval to open a drive-thru location at 71-75 Connecticut Ave. Ben Zachs, … [Read more...] about Norwalk’s incoming cannabis dispensaries aim to hire locals ahead of December market launch
Norwalk police raid smoke shop accused of illegal cannabis sales
NORWALK — Police say they raided a Connecticut Avenue smoke shop that was illegally selling marijuana. Members of the Norwalk Police Department’s Special Services Division and the state Department of Consumer Protection’s Drug Control Division on Thursday executed a search-and-seizure warrant at the Smoke House at 108 Connecticut Ave., Sgt. Ryan Evarts, a spokesperson for the … [Read more...] about Norwalk police raid smoke shop accused of illegal cannabis sales
Norwalk’s 2nd cannabis dispensary to begin hiring locals ahead of late 2023, early 2024 opening
NORWALK — Ben Zachs, chief operating officer at Fine Fettle, said the company’s Norwalk retail cannabis shop will open in late December or early January. The 191 Main St. location, approved for adult-use recreational cannabis sales, will break ground following approvals from the state Department of Transportation and the city’s Department of Public Works, he said. This … [Read more...] about Norwalk’s 2nd cannabis dispensary to begin hiring locals ahead of late 2023, early 2024 opening
Police: Norwalk vape shop raided after complaints of illegal marijuana sales
Norwalk police say they raided Vapesmart on Liberty Square after receiving complaints of illegal cannabis sales and vape products being sold to minors. NORWALK — Police say they raided a vape store on Wednesday after receiving "numerous" complaints about the store selling marijuana products without a license. Norwalk Police Lt. Tomasz Podgorski, the department's public … [Read more...] about Police: Norwalk vape shop raided after complaints of illegal marijuana sales
Norwalk’s 2nd cannabis dispensary to begin hiring locals ahead of late 2023, early 2024 opening
NORWALK — Ben Zachs, chief operating officer at Fine Fettle, said the company’s Norwalk retail cannabis shop will open in late December or early January. The 191 Main St. location, approved for adult-use recreational cannabis sales, will break ground following approvals from the state Department of Transportation and the city’s Department of Public Works, he said. This … [Read more...] about Norwalk’s 2nd cannabis dispensary to begin hiring locals ahead of late 2023, early 2024 opening
CT cannabis startups make pitch to investors
Social equity entrepreneurs have completed a state-sponsored accelerator program, and are now seeking funding. Entrepreneur Zayna Francis fields a question after pitching her cannabis brand Lorrain's CT to investors. Francis graduated from a 10-month business accelerator program sponsored by the state's Social Equity Council. In a Norwalk hotel ballroom Wednesday morning, … [Read more...] about CT cannabis startups make pitch to investors