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Sep. 20—SOUTH WINDSOR — The Planning and Zoning Commission is considering a one-year moratorium on the sale of recreational cannabis in town. At its Sept. 14 meeting, members agreed to hold a public hearing before enacting the proposed moratorium. Chairman Bart Pacekonis said the moratorium might not last a year, as town officials could determine an outcome on how to proceed with cannabis sales before the 12 months expire. RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA WHAT: On June 22, Gov. Ned Lamont signed into law a bill legalizing recreational use of marijuana beginning July 1. The state will issue licenses to businesses for sale…

A top Rhode Island senator says lawmakers are “very close” to reaching a deal on a marijuana legalization bill that could be taken up during a special session this fall. Senate President Dominick Ruggerio (D) was asked for a status update on negotiations that have been taking place on the reform proposal since lawmakers adjourned for the session. He told WPRI-TV that while there are still outstanding issues to be resolved, he believes legalization will be taken up before the end of the year. “We’ve had people working on that issue since we’ve left the session this year,” he said….

A Seattle City Council committee considered a resolution on Friday that would decriminalize a wide range of activities around psychedelic drugs, including cultivation and sharing with others, by declaring those activities among the city’s lowest law enforcement priorities. The council’s Public Safety and Human Services Committee heard comments from the proposal’s supporters, including Councilmember Andrew Lewis and the advocacy group Decrim Nature Seattle. While the panel did not vote on the draft resolution, Councilmember Lisa Herbold, who chairs the committee, said the full City Council will likely take up the measure in coming weeks. “Hopefully the city—as tends to be…