Bridgeport restricts legalized pot to ‘adult entertainment’ areas – CTPost
BRIDGEPORT — Despite efforts by state lawmakers to de-criminalize and de-stigmatize the recreational use of marijuana, Connecticut’s largest city is, for now, treating pot like porn and similarly tucking away the new industry in the few neighborhoods set aside for adult entertainment. “It’s absolutely asinine,” local state Rep. Steven Stafstrom said Thursday after learning of the decision. “These should be in our major commercial corridors.” Stafstrom, a Democrat, is co-chairman of the Connecticut General Assembly’s Judiciary Committee and helped spearhead passage in June of legislation legalizing cannabis for adults age 21 and up. He and other proponents have touted the…
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Mexico has a new marijuana legalization bill. Here’s what’s in it
Mexico has a new marijuana legalization bill. Here’s what’s in it – Leafly Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Mexican lawmakers appear to be closer to legalizing cannabis nationwide, as a new version of a draft bill is now circulating among senators in the Congress of the Union. Senior ruling party figures have expressed…
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‘Hollywood’ gets 6 years in jail for Connecticut drug operation, prosecutors say – CT Insider
HARTFORD — A city man was sentenced Wednesday to more than six years in prison after officers found 500 grams of cocaine in his home in 2019, according to federal prosecutors. In October 2019, Jonathan Contrera, also known as “Hollywood,” 29, was caught selling 3.5 grams of cocaine, according to federal court documents. Police found an additional 3.5 grams of cocaine in Contrera’s car that day, prosecutors said. After Contrera’s arrest, police raided his home and found about 500 grams of cocaine, 20 grams of crack and items used to process and package narcotics to sell, prosecutors said. Police also…
Read More »‘The Breakroom,’ offering CBD coffee, is open for business in South Norwalk – CT Post
Adriana Morga Dec. 2, 2021Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 5:26 p.m. 1of23Buy Photo The Breakroom, a coffee shop at 14 N Main Street in South Norwalk on Dec. 2, 2021. Adriana Morga/ Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 2of23Buy Photo The Breakroom, a coffee shop at 14 N Main Street in South Norwalk on Dec. 2, 2021. Adriana Morga/ Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 3of23Buy Photo 4of23Buy Photo The Breakroom staff includes (left to right) Anahy Hernandez, Rajaa Grirrane, Rony Aguiriano and Andrea Lombardi. The coffee shop is located in 14 N Main Street in South Norwalk. Adriana Morga/ Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow…
Read More »‘The Breakroom,’ offering CBD coffee, is open for business in South Norwalk – Danbury News Times
Adriana Morga Dec. 2, 2021Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 5:26 p.m. 1of23Buy Photo The Breakroom, a coffee shop at 14 N Main Street in South Norwalk on Dec. 2, 2021. Adriana Morga/ Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 2of23Buy Photo The Breakroom, a coffee shop at 14 N Main Street in South Norwalk on Dec. 2, 2021. Adriana Morga/ Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 3of23Buy Photo 4of23Buy Photo The Breakroom staff includes (left to right) Anahy Hernandez, Rajaa Grirrane, Rony Aguiriano and Andrea Lombardi. The coffee shop is located in 14 N Main Street in South Norwalk. Adriana Morga/ Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow…
Read More »‘The Breakroom,’ offering CBD coffee, is open for businnes in South Norwalk – Middletown Press
The Breakroom, located on 14 N Main Street (next to Evarito’s) opened its doors on Nov. 21. The shop serves a wide variety of Italian coffee as well as CBD-infused coffee and all-day breakfast. “We’ve gotten a lot of good feedback from customers,” said Andrea Lombardi, owner of The Breakroom. Lombardi, who was born in Ischia, Italy, and also owns New Canaan’s Dolce Italia Cafe. The Breakroom, a new coffee shop in South Norwalk, serves CBD-infused coffee. Adriana Morga/ Hearst Connecticut Media With larger work tables, available Wi-Fi and plugs along the walls, The Breakroom also offers a space for customers…
Read More »‘The Breakroom,’ offering CBD coffee, is open for business in South Norwalk – Thehour.com
Adriana Morga Dec. 2, 2021Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 5:26 p.m. 1of23Buy Photo The Breakroom, a coffee shop at 14 N Main Street in South Norwalk on Dec. 2, 2021. Adriana Morga/ Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 2of23Buy Photo The Breakroom, a coffee shop at 14 N Main Street in South Norwalk on Dec. 2, 2021. Adriana Morga/ Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 3of23Buy Photo 4of23Buy Photo The Breakroom staff includes (left to right) Anahy Hernandez, Rajaa Grirrane, Rony Aguiriano and Andrea Lombardi. The coffee shop is located in 14 N Main Street in South Norwalk. Adriana Morga/ Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow…
Read More »‘The Breakroom,’ offering CBD coffee, is open for businnes in South Norwalk – CT Post
Adriana Morga Dec. 2, 2021Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 5:26 p.m. 1of23Buy Photo The Breakroom, a coffee shop at 14 N Main Street in South Norwalk on Dec. 2, 2021. Adriana Morga/ Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 2of23Buy Photo The Breakroom, a coffee shop at 14 N Main Street in South Norwalk on Dec. 2, 2021. Adriana Morga/ Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 3of23Buy Photo 4of23Buy Photo The Breakroom staff includes (left to right) Anahy Hernandez, Rajaa Grirrane, Rony Aguiriano and Andrea Lombardi. The coffee shop is located in 14 N Main Street in South Norwalk. Adriana Morga/ Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow…
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