The Braintree City Council has approved a zoning change that paves the way for minority-owned marijuana businesses to apply for permits to open growing and processing facilities with delivery services.
The council voted 6 to 3 on August 2 to change the zoning to allow non-retail marijuana in the business and commercial districts of the city’s highways, including Long Ivory Street near Braintree MBTA Station. allowed to do business. Flower Express CEO Drew Ledbetter said his company plans to open a marijuana facility on the premises.
By a margin of 6 to 3, the minimum number of votes required for enforcement, the City Council approved a zoning change permitting non-retail marijuana operations in the city’s highway business zones. The zoning changes are now under the approval of Mayor Charles Kokoros.
Construction of the Ivory Street facility is subject to site plan approval by the City Zoning Board and OK from the State Cannabis Control Board. The Planning Commission approved the regional change.
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Proponents of zoning say the city needs the tax revenue the facility will bring, which Ledbetter estimates is up to $6 million a year.
City Council:
Hingham taxpayer bills will rise if $160 million is approved for schools and public safety buildings Hull’s Atlantic House:
The Grandest South Shore Hotel of the Golden Age Opponents of the change question earnings estimates. They also pointed to the city’s vote against legalizing marijuana in the 2016 state referendum.
Zoning proponents say the city needs the tax revenue the facility brings, which Ledbetter estimates is up to $6 million a year.
City Council: Hingham’s taxpayer bills rise as his $160 million is approved for schools and public safety buildings.
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Hull’s Atlantic House:
The Grandest South Shore Hotel of the Golden Age Opponents of change question earnings estimates. They also pointed to the city’s vote against legalizing marijuana in the 2016 referendum.
If the remaining permits are obtained, the Flower Xpress facility will become the city’s second marijuana business. A medical marijuana store and manufacturing facility have been approved on Granite Street near South Shore Plaza. It is scheduled to open later this year.
If the remaining permits are obtained, the Flower Xpress facility will become the city’s second marijuana business. A medical marijuana store and manufacturing facility have been approved on Granite Street near South Shore Plaza. It is scheduled to open later this year.
