Westport bans recreational marijuana businesses – for now – Middletown Press
WESTPORT — A temporary prohibition of any businesses in town related to the production and sale of recreational marijuana goes into effect Wednesday. The text amendment, which was approved unanimously this month by the Planning and Zoning Commission, states that “all cannabis establishments, with the exception of medical dispensary facilities, are prohibited in all zoning districts in the Town of Westport.” The resolution was made in response to a state law, which went into effect July 1, legalizing the possession and use of recreational marijuana for adults. The law opens the door to retail sales as soon as next year,…
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Westport bans recreational marijuana businesses – for now – Thehour.com
WESTPORT — A temporary prohibition of any businesses in town related to the production and sale of recreational marijuana goes into effect Wednesday. The text amendment, which was approved unanimously this month by the Planning and Zoning Commission, states that “all cannabis establishments, with the exception of medical dispensary facilities, are prohibited in all zoning districts in the Town of Westport.” The resolution was made in response to a state law, which went into effect July 1, legalizing the possession and use of recreational marijuana for adults. The law opens the door to retail sales as soon as next year,…
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Connecticut City Mulls Two Spots For Legal Cannabis Consumption To Satisfy State Law – WSHU
Milford, Connecticut, is considering two locations on the Post Road for public cannabis use. Because of its size, under the new law the city must provide an area where the public can legally smoke marijuana. The first area is the sidewalk by the Barnes & Noble and the Walmart Parking lot. The second area is in front of 130 Boston Post Road. Both locations have good light and are patrolled by Milford Police. The location by Barnes & Noble and the Walmart parking lot is favored by the mayor and police chief. Mayor Blake Ben told Hearst Connecticut Media that…
Read More »A Q&A with Matt Barnes: Former NBA Player Turned Cannabis Advocate
After 14 seasons and nine different teams, professional basketball player Matt Barnes won his first-ever championship with the 2017 Golden State Warriors. Months later, he announced his retirement. The following 4/20, a Washington Post article with the headline “‘All my best games I was medicated’: Matt Barnes on his game-day use of marijuana” is published. In it, Barnes speaks candidly about his cannabis use while in the NBA – one of the first instances of him openly sharing his story with the goal of normalizing cannabis in professional sports. Barnes has since become one of the leading voices of professional…
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The best cannabis products in Massachusetts
The best cannabis products in Massachusetts | Leafly 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. Since Massachusetts legalized cannabis for recreational use in 2016, options of how to consume the plant, what to buy, and where to shop have exploded. Gone are the days of sneakily coordinating a pick-up via text with your weed guy; walk a few blocks in…
Read More »FDA And CDC Issue Warnings On Delta-8 THC Products Derived From Hemp – Marijuana Moment
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….
Read More »How cannabiz owners can shape social equity
How cannabiz owners can shape social equity | Leafly 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. Future cannabis business owners should also prepare for the role they can play in creating an equitable cannabis industry. Some aspiring cannabiz owners are flush with resources, but there are also many people who deserve a chance in this industry that haven’t been given…
Read More »Bhang Taps Wes Eder as Global VP Revenue – Yahoo Finance
Las Vegas, Nevada–(Newsfile Corp. – September 14, 2021) – Bhang Inc. (CSE: BHNG) (OTCQB: BHNGF) (“Bhang” or the “Company“), a global cannabis CPG brand company with an award-winning portfolio of products, is excited to announce the addition of Wes Eder as the team’s Global VP of Revenue. Based out of Connecticut, Mr. Eder’s role is primarily focused on revenue generation, including licensee relationships across the U.S., Canada and Europe. More specifically, Mr. Eder’s U.S. focus is to expand Bhang into more states, oversee product innovation and new product rollouts to access more shelf space and ultimately drive revenue growth for…
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