Mass Grass NewsRegulators Take Aim At ‘Wild West’ Of Cannabis Host Agreements
Municipalities want to squeeze as much money as possible from cannabis companies, but many are running afoul of a 2022…
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Mass Grass NewsRegulators Consider Ways To Get Cannabis Into Massachusetts “No” Towns
“It could offer us an opportunity to … help us reduce the size of the illicit market.”
July 15, 2024
Mass Grass NewsInbox: Former Attorney Sentenced For Dispensary Bribery Scheme
O’Donovan attempted to bribe the Medford chief of police to obtain approval for a client to sell recreational marijuana
February 11, 2024
Mass Grass NewsThe Last Of Somerville’s Old Guard
O’Donovan wanted a cut of the store’s profits that could hit $100,000 to $200,000 a year once the pot shop…
January 30, 2024
Mass Grass NewsTowns Protest New Limits On Fees They Can Collect From Cannabis Companies
New Massachusetts regulations prevent municipalities from abusive community impact fees via Host Community Agreements, but some cities aren’t ready to…
November 9, 2023Mass Grass NewsFormer Somerville Attorney Convicted For Dispensary Bribery Scheme
O’Donovan “sought to have the [police] Chief favorably rank his client’s application and … pressured the mayor to select the…
October 30, 2023Mass Grass NewsThese Two Words Could Shift The Dynamic Between Cannabis Companies And Host Cities
“Hopefully this gives host communities and licensees some clarity” on Host Community Agreements and Community Impact Fees in Massachusetts
July 27, 2023
Mass Grass NewsEight Companies Compete For Three Licenses In Tewksbury Border Battle
Many businesses vying for a license near New Hampshire have experience in neighboring towns
July 17, 2023
Mass Grass NewsHow The Mad Dash For Host Community Agreements Is A Windfall For Landlords
Marijuana applicants are often desperate to lock up space, willing to bid up rates well over market value in order…
January 13, 2020