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Medical marijuana patients in Connecticut can begin growing at home on Oct. 1 under the state’s new recreational cannabis law. Just like growing other types of plants, there are several things you’ll want to keep in mind before taking matters into your own hands when it comes to cannabis cultivation. Patients 18 years and older may cultivate up to three mature and three immature cannabis plants at home, with a cap of 12 total plants per household. The same rules will apply to all adults over age 21 who will be able to grow starting July 1, 2023. Plants must…

News 12 Staff Sep 18, 2021, 10:57pm Updated on: Sep 18, 2021, 10:57pm Gov. Lamont wants to stretch the state’s COVID-19 emergency into 2022. If it expires, homeless shelters could face a crisis. Also, when could we see marijuana retail stores pop up in Connecticut? These issues and more on this week’s Connecticut Power & Politics.

JACQUON BENEJAN, also known as “Blick,” 19, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to a racketeering offense stemming from his participation in two gang-related shootings. Today’s announcement was made by Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut; Joseph T. Corradino, State’s Attorney for the Fairfield Judicial District; Bridgeport Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia; James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Boston Field Division; David Sundberg, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in…

The juvenile is charged with murder, felony murder, criminal attempt to commit first-degree robbery and carrying a pistol without a permit, said Scott Appleby, the city’s emergency management director. “The facts of the case indicate that the juvenile and his accomplice attempted the rob the victim of $250 worth of marijuana. When the victim refused to surrender it, the juvenile shot him in the back,” Appleby said. “The investigation continues, and at least one more arrest is expected.” The teen was held in lieu of a $3 million bond, Appleby said. Hayden was killed Aug. 28 in a shooting on…

Acreage Holdings has confirmed its plans to relocate the Compassionate Care Center of Connecticut, a medical marijuana dispensary in Bethel, to 105 Mill Plain Road in Danbury. Formerly a Webster Bank branch, the Danbury dispensary is expected to open in the third quarter of this year. It had originally been expected to open in August. Based in New York City, Acreage had previously announced it will rebrand its three medical cannabis dispensaries in Connecticut – which also include Thames Valley Relief in Montville and Prime Wellness of Connecticut in South Windsor – as The Botanist. The firm is considering adding…

UNDREA KIRKLAND, also known as “Spooda,” 25, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to a racketeering offense related to his participation in multiple gang-related shootings. Today’s announcement was made by Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut; Joseph T. Corradino, State’s Attorney for the Fairfield Judicial District; Bridgeport Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia; James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Boston Field Division; David Sundberg, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in…

“By doing this, you’re only going to hurt Enfield,” said resident Bob Tkacz. “[This industry] will be $30 billion by the end of this year. By 2030, it will be bigger than tobacco and alcohol, combined. Also, prohibition does not work. You see from the 1920s and 30s, how much crime was committed and how much alcohol was consumed.”

Welcome back, Meriden. Here’s all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Sept. 17. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Meriden? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today’s weather: Overcast throughout the day. High: 74 Low: 64. Here are the top stories today in Meriden: Meriden BOE mulls response to proposed dispensary: The proposed marijuana dispensary is nearby to a building housing programs for teens and disabled adults. (Meriden Record-Journal) Reckless driving caused Wednesday’s tractor trailer…