cannabis
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Bristol to weigh in on retail cannabis
If voters approve the measure on March 1, retail sales of cannabis (most often referred to as marijuana) could begin in the town as early as October.
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Editorial: Two towns consider opting in
Among the dozen communities considering opting-in for cannabis sales at this year’s Town Meeting are Bristol and Ferrisburgh.
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Cannabis and babies don’t mix; exposure hurts before and after birth
Anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding, or who plans to become pregnant soon should not consume cannabis (marijuana, hashish, weed, pot, etc.) as the Vermont Department of Health…
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Cannabis board gets local input
BRISTOL — Despite a limited budget and a four-month delay in the appointment of its membership, the Vermont Cannabis Control Board is still aiming to complete its initial…
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Hemp firm eyes vacant Rt. 7 Middlebury building
MIDDLEBURY — A Vermont-based investment company is seeking to buy the former Connor Homes property at 1741 Route 7 south and use it for indoor growing of hemp…
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Four towns say ‘yes’ to retail cannabis
MIDDLEBURY — Residents in four local towns on Tuesday voted in favor of sending a message to entrepreneurs that their municipalities will consider applications for cannabis retail stores…
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Editorial: Why vote to opt in for pot?
In this year’s Town Meeting balloting, the towns of Middlebury, Vergennes, Brandon and Salisbury (among many others around the state) will vote on allowing the retail sale of…
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Letter to the editor: Accidental cannabis ingestion by children an issue
During the segment of the Feb. 9 selectboard meeting on allowing cannabis retail sales in Middlebury, the possibility of harmful impacts on children was discussed; but one aspect…
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Letter to the editor: Well-run, regulated pot store would help downtown
On March 2, Middlebury residents will vote on whether or not to allow regulated cannabis stores to open in town. As downtown merchants and property owners, we write…
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Retail pot advocates, opponents share views
MIDDLEBURY — Advocates and opponents of a proposal for Middlebury to entertain cannabis stores presented their respective cases during a Zoom informational meeting on Tuesday. The town selectboard…
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Letter to the editor: Vote yes on cannabis retail
Please vote “Yes on 3” to enable Middlebury to develop regulations to permit a retail marijuana shop to do business here. Such a shop will bring many good…
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Letter to the editor: Sheriff shares views about pot
I have been asked what my stance is on the proposed cannabis sales in Middlebury. Here is my public opinion. We as law enforcement wasted everyone’s time in…
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Middlebury retail cannabis talk set for Feb. 9
MIDDLEBURY — On Tuesday, Feb. 9, the Middlebury selectboard will host an informational meeting on a Town Meeting Day referendum that, if passed by local voters, would send…
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Brandon eyes retail marijuana
BRANDON — The select board here has approved the Town Meeting Day warning, which will include an article asking voters if they will authorize retail marijuana sales in…
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Vergennes to vote on retail marijuana
VERGENNES — Vergennes residents will decide on Town Meeting Day whether to allow legal retail marijuana sales within their city — subject to future city ordinances and zoning…
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Editorial: Retailing cannabis will help Middlebury’s downtown prosper
Should the town of Middlebury allow the operation of cannabis retailers pursuant to state law and subject to local zoning ordinances and appropriate town regulations? Absolutely. And passing…