Jacob Redmond
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The Town of Framingham received letters from six applicants to open a medical marijuana dispensary in town.
Selectmen in July approved a process to evaluate and rank the proposals.
Framingham Selectmen have indicated they will support at least one, maybe more, applicants with a letter of support.
Town Manager Bob Halpin said the Town of Framingham received requested of support from six applicants.
They are:
Framingham’s Building Commissioner then will determine that the proposed locations conform to the Framingham zoning bylaw, said Halpin.
The Town also will determine that minimum criteria are met for board of directors and management; security and operations; and financial position.
Finally the staff will evaluate each location in terms of transportation/access and site layout criteria, explained Halpin to Selectmen Tuesday night.
Halpins said his plan is to present that evaluation to Framingham Selectmen no later than Sept. 1, at which time the Board will be asked to take action.
Back in December of 2013, five non-profit companies wanted to put a medical marijuana dispensary in Framingham, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Overall, there were 101 applicants seeking licenses to open marijuana dispensaries for medical use in the Commonwealth. Worcester topped the list with nine applicants, followed by Boston with six and Framingham and Lowell each with five.
In June of 2013, Town Meeting rejected a Framingham planning Board proposal to approve a moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries until June 30, 2014 by a vote of 51-62-5.
That vote meant a medical marijuana dispensary could open anyone in town where a business is permitted, according to the Massachusetts department of Public Health, which is overseeing the new medical marijuana business in the Commonwealth.
Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot question in November 2012, that made the Commonwealth the 18th state to legalize medical marijuana.
The vote meant beginning in 2013, patients with HIV, multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, or other very serious and painful conditions can now obtain a card from the state permitting them to purchase and possess up-to a 60-day supply of marijuana.
However the entire process has been moving at a snail’s pace.
In June 2015, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker approved the issuance of a one-time, temporary waiver that will allow the first medical marijuana dispensary to begin selling its product after meeting final inspection protocols.
One of the Commonwealth’s first medical marijuana dispensaries, Alternative Therapy Group of Salem had requested the waiver because labs in Massachusetts are not yet able to complete the array of quality testing required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health protocols.
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Selectmen in July approved a process to evaluate and rank the proposals.
Framingham Selectmen have indicated they will support at least one, maybe more, applicants with a letter of support.
Town Manager Bob Halpin said the Town of Framingham received requested of support from six applicants.
They are:
- Beacon Compassionate Care of 115 Lincoln St., Walpole is proposing a location of 303 Worcester Rd.
- CommCan, Inc 730 Main St., Millis is proposing 331 Worcester Rd.
- Garden Remedies, Inc. Chestnut Hill is proposing 231 Worcester Rd.
- MassMedicum Easton MA is proposing 250 Worcester Rd.
- Prime Wellness Center 44 Independence Lane, Shrewsbury is proposing 271 Worcester Rd.
- Manna Wellness 52 Whispering Way, Stow is proposing 665 Cochituate Rd.
Framingham’s Building Commissioner then will determine that the proposed locations conform to the Framingham zoning bylaw, said Halpin.
The Town also will determine that minimum criteria are met for board of directors and management; security and operations; and financial position.
Finally the staff will evaluate each location in terms of transportation/access and site layout criteria, explained Halpin to Selectmen Tuesday night.
Halpins said his plan is to present that evaluation to Framingham Selectmen no later than Sept. 1, at which time the Board will be asked to take action.
Back in December of 2013, five non-profit companies wanted to put a medical marijuana dispensary in Framingham, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Overall, there were 101 applicants seeking licenses to open marijuana dispensaries for medical use in the Commonwealth. Worcester topped the list with nine applicants, followed by Boston with six and Framingham and Lowell each with five.
In June of 2013, Town Meeting rejected a Framingham planning Board proposal to approve a moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries until June 30, 2014 by a vote of 51-62-5.
That vote meant a medical marijuana dispensary could open anyone in town where a business is permitted, according to the Massachusetts department of Public Health, which is overseeing the new medical marijuana business in the Commonwealth.
Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot question in November 2012, that made the Commonwealth the 18th state to legalize medical marijuana.
The vote meant beginning in 2013, patients with HIV, multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, or other very serious and painful conditions can now obtain a card from the state permitting them to purchase and possess up-to a 60-day supply of marijuana.
However the entire process has been moving at a snail’s pace.
In June 2015, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker approved the issuance of a one-time, temporary waiver that will allow the first medical marijuana dispensary to begin selling its product after meeting final inspection protocols.
One of the Commonwealth’s first medical marijuana dispensaries, Alternative Therapy Group of Salem had requested the waiver because labs in Massachusetts are not yet able to complete the array of quality testing required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health protocols.
News Moderator: Jacob Redmond 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: 6 Applicants Want Framingham's Support To Open Marijuana Dispensary | Framingham, MA Patch
Author: Susan Petroni
Contact: Contact Us | How to reach us | Patch
Photo Credit: Brennan Linsley, The Associated Press
Website: Patch USA | Local News, Community, Sports, Shopping, Restaurants, Things To Do
