Connecticut’s cannabis legalization came with opportunity for communities disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs to get funding for community efforts. Those funds are starting to come in. On Tuesday, the CT Cannabis Social Equity Council and the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut formally gave out $1 million in grants to causes based in Norwich, New London, … [Read more...] about Social Equity Council begins distributing money from cannabis industry in pilot program
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Norwich’s first cannabis dispensary opens, bringing jobs and tax revenue
Since November 2021, Norwich has been courting the adult use cannabis industry to come to the city. Now, the first of those businesses has opened. Zen Leaf Dispensary opened on West Main Street on Friday, with a ribbon cutting by the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce. The facility, which features products for both adult use and medical patients, is the third Zen Leaf … [Read more...] about Norwich’s first cannabis dispensary opens, bringing jobs and tax revenue
Norwich adds first retail cannabis dispensary as region adapts to new industry
Traffic slowed in front of 606 West Main St., Norwich, Friday and a few drivers honked at the more than 50 people gathered to welcome Zen Leaf Norwich, the city’s first cannabis retail dispensary. The first customers had to await the ribbon-cutting formalities, as officials from Zen Leaf parent company, Chicago-based Verano Holding Corp. thanked Norwich leaders for embracing … [Read more...] about Norwich adds first retail cannabis dispensary as region adapts to new industry
Two cannabis stores plan to open on Norwich’s West Main Street. Where and when?
News Provided By Matt Grahn, The Bulletin NORWICH — The state’s fledgling cannabis industry is taking interest in Norwich. In September, Norwich approved zoning for two different adult use cannabis retailers along the busy parts West Main Street. The one at 425 West Main St. is owned by BudR Holding 3 LLC, which is a part of New York City-based Acreage Holdings, and 606 West … [Read more...] about Two cannabis stores plan to open on Norwich’s West Main Street. Where and when?
Second cannabis retail store receives Norwich zoning permit
By Claire Bessette, TheDay Norwich ― A second cannabis retail store has received zoning approval for West Main Street — this time for a hybrid recreational-medical marijuana dispensary proposed at 606 W. Main St. CTPharma Norwich LLC of Chicago received approval this week for a retail cannabis store at the former site of West Side Medical Center, a walk-in medical clinic. The … [Read more...] about Second cannabis retail store receives Norwich zoning permit
Norwich’s first legal marijuana cultivator could open in less than a year. What we know.
By, Matt Grahn on The Bulletin NORWICH — With Connecticut poised to embrace the adult-use cannabis market, the company expected to be Norwich’s first legal cultivator this week announced its next steps. CT Plant Based Compassionate Care LLC announced its approval from the state’s Social Equity Council as a social equity candidate on Monday. The company is a partnership between … [Read more...] about Norwich’s first legal marijuana cultivator could open in less than a year. What we know.
