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Marijuana Dispensaries

Friday, December 7, 2012

Board of Selectmen Discuss Marijuana Dispensaries and Fire Department Staffing

Marijuana Dispensaries and securing public safety were among the main issues discussed on Thursday.

  In November the Commonwealth became the 18th state to legalize medical marijuana.  But the Board of Selectmen believes that the Jan. 1 deadline is too soon for the town to determine zoning procedures and regulations for dispensaries. "The town of Walpole suggests we submit a letter to the Senate to file for an extension for the implementation of the law," Selectman Jim MacDonald said.  "And we need to ask what is a reasonable time." The Selectmen want to postpone the implementation so they can also have a special Town Meeting about the regulations. After discussion, the Board approved the motion to send a letter to the Senate to delay the implementation of the zoning laws. Another issue that was brought up, but was not on the agenda, was…

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Engine 4 Shuts Down Today Due to Dedham Fire Staffing Issues

Uncle Crackhead

2:10 pm on Sunday, December 9, 2012

We needs the marijuana store in dedham if you ax me. i gots no car so i need it close.   more ›

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

TELL US: Would You Want a Marijuana Dispensary in Town?

The medical marijuana ballot initiative passed on Tuesday, which means up to 35 medical marijuana dispensaries can open in 2013. Would you be OK with having one in town?

Medical marijuana is coming to Massachusetts. The question is: where?  The medical marijana ballot initiative that passed in Tuesdays election with 63 percent voter approval means that up to 35 medical marijuana dispensaries can open up in the state in 2013. The new law goes into effect Jan. 1, but requires rules and regulations be set up by the Department of Public Health. Some towns and cities, such as Quincy, reportedly are already trying to line up regulations that would keep dispensaries out of their municipalities, which have proved troublesome in some of the nine states where medical marijuana dispensaries have been legal. Based on size, county seat, and demographics, there are a number of likely locations for marijuana dispensaries…

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Election 2012: State Ballot Question Results

smitty

12:06 am on Saturday, January 5, 2013

yes i think as long as its labeled weed!!!!!!! People wont even know its there.i cant take it that it bothers them that a store is going to sell pot to sick people who gives a shit if you dont like pot then dont do it its not like some poor lady with breast cancer and real sick from treatment is going to light a bong on the front bench shes going home and smoking in bed sooooo every one needs to …   more ›

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