Absentee voting starts June 27 for the Aug. 8 special municipal election, according to a press release from Greene County. The special election only has one issue on the ballot: Whether the city of Springfield should impose an additional 3% tax on the sale of recreational marijuana. Proceeds from that tax would go toward public safety, mental health services, housing, and … [Read more...] about Absentee voting starts June 27 for Springfield marijuana tax ballot issue
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Springfield marijuana dispensaries provide progress report to city councilors
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The three marijuana businesses currently operating in Springfield were in the spotlight Tuesday as city councilors get a progress report and a look ahead to the future. “The market, from what I understand, that it has been starting to change…that the whole sale price of cannabis has been reduced,” said Springfield City Councilor Melvin … [Read more...] about Springfield marijuana dispensaries provide progress report to city councilors
Springfield City Council approves Cannabis Tax
Is Springfield looking to open up shop? The city has historically been opposed to cannabis businesses and was known to shutdown any activity within the city limits. -Dabbin' Dad SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council has voted unanimously to impose a local 3% tax on marijuana sales, the maximum allowed under state law. The tax would be added to the city's regular sales … [Read more...] about Springfield City Council approves Cannabis Tax