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February 3, 2026
Benevolent Botanicals prevails; unreasonable cannabis zoning by “bumbling” bureaucracy hits 10-foot barbed-wire wall
Benevolent Botanicals prevails; unreasonable cannabis zoning by “bumbling” bureaucracy hits 10-foot barbed-wire wall
From sex toys and flavored condoms to board games and ball bearings
Grubbing the unique treats of Alternative Compassion Services, the Bay State’s beachside marijuana bakery
The applicant who won the license in 2021 faced pushback from local zoning officials and eventually withdrew its application
Group that took over Fine Fettle license now forced to find new location under challenging dispensary zoning restrictions
“We need to urgently address these hurdles for both patients and businesses to prevent the program from imploding on itself.”
As major national cannabis companies look to expand further into the Massachusetts market, independents face significant hurdles
Our criteria for pot shops that are more than just dispensaries and worth making long trips for
New Jersey measure is inspired by law allowing people to self-exclude from casinos
Now more than 40 non-active Massachusetts cannabis business licenses
