Archive for August 2017

The Republican/MassLive takes a look inside Theory Wellness, a marijuana cultivation facility and dispensary in Bridgewater. Source: What does it take to grow marijuana in Massachusetts? | masslive.com

BRIDGEWATER – The town’s Marijuana Ad Hoc Committee is ready to recommend to the Town Council a temporary moratorium on recreational marijuana establishments in town through the end of 2019.But some community members questioned if a temporary ban is long enough.In November 2016, Massachusetts voters approved a ballot measure that legalized the use and sale…

The National Institutes of Health has been awarded a $3.8 million grant to study whether medical marijuana reduces opioid use for chronic pain. Source: Federal Grant Allows Researchers to Study Marijuana’s Effect on Opioid Addiction – News | MERRY JANE

Flanagan, who has made mental health and substance abuse issues to main focus in the Legislature, will assume her new duties on Sept. 1. Source: Gov. Baker Taps State Sen. Flanagan For His Cannabis Control Commission Pick | WBUR News

AUBURN – The Auburn Board of Selectmen has put the brakes on a fundraiser scheduled for this weekend at the Century Sportsman’s Club, citing several organizational and potential safety issues.The club submitted permit applications in July seeking a two-day beer and wine license and an accompanying entertainment license on behalf of 508 Productionz of Worcester.…

The 8.5 acre Chamber Road site where the growing plant is planned would initially employ 25, with the possibility of increasing the workforce to 80, by 2020 Source: Palmer Town Council says yes to medical marijuana growing facility | masslive.com

The Massachusetts Medical Society has developed a training program for doctors so they can openly talk with their patients about it. Source: Marijuana training course developed for Massachusetts doctors | WWLP.com

The National Institutes of Health has been awarded a $3.8 million grant to study whether medical marijuana reduces opioid use for chronic pain. Source: Federal Grant Allows Researchers to Study Marijuana’s Effect on Opioid Addiction – News | MERRY JANE

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker and other top state leaders are vetting candidates for the new Cannabis Control Commission, but some say a six-figure salary isn’t enough to attract the Source: Advocates say pot board underfunded | Local News | gloucestertimes.com