THE FUN
‘Sex toy oils with marijuana’ a concern for key state senator if weed becomes legal (NJ.com)
THE GUN
Marijuana Users In Mass. Can’t Buy Guns (WBUR)
THE NONE
Massachusetts Still Doesn’t have Any [Rec] Dispensaries Three Weeks into Legalization (Civilized)
FEATURED
SPECIAL TALKING JOINTS READER SURVEY
Cape Cod
Cape Cod Await Pot Market Rollout(Capecodtimes.com)
Workshop informs chamber members(Barnstable Patriot)
Holyoke
Marijuana business plans inch forward as Holyoke councilors continue reviews(MassLive)
Jobs for Holyokers urged of recreational marijuana companies (MassLive)
East Coast Pharms, Canna Provisions, Holyoke Gardens set fo reviews (MassLive)
Melrose
Melrose moves to tax recreational marijuana(Wicked Local)
Methuen
Massachusetts Woman Suing Sodexo Over Drug Test Termination (Candid Chronicle)
I was in total shock’: Methuen woman fired for off-duty marijuana use (WHDH 7)
Fired worker argues marijuana use didn’t violate company policy (Boston.com)
Northampton
NETA awaits state OK to begin retail pot sales (GazetteNET)
Salem
Proposed Salem Marijuana Shop Faces Opposition (Patch)
Spencer
Spencer selectmen open to proposal from medical marijuana grower(Worcester Telegram)
Wareham
Wareham Selectmen OK third marijuana license pending location approval (Wareham Week)
Worcester
Worcester signs first retail pot sale agreements (Worcester Telegram)
Worcester banks on potential revenue from adult-use, medical marijuana businesses (Worcester Telegram)
CONNECTICUT
Connecticut man who ran pot distribution ring gets 6 years (WHDH)
NEW HAMPSHIRE
K-9 units sniff out drugs in New Hampshire jails (WHDH)
NEW YORK
New York health officials say recreational marijuana should be LEGAL: Report says the drug does … (Daily Mail)
New York Health Department Announces Support of Cannabis Legalization (High Times)
New York health officials say recreational marijuana should be LEGAL(Brinkwire)
New York Department of Health just backed marijuana legalization (Vox)
VERMONT
Gifting’ delivery businesses crop up (Burlington Free Press)
HEADLINE OF THE WEEK
He’s In Prison With Terrorists — ForMarijuana. Now He Wants Trump’s Help
FEATURED EATS
Police: Marijuana disguised as ‘bacon’
CANADIAN CANNABIS
2018 Farm Bill and what is means for CBD sales
FEATURED
Willie Nelson to launch new line of cannabis products, starting with coffee
FDA issues warning after synthetic marijuana tainted with rat poison sickens hundreds
Sex and Cannabis with your Favorite Dab Mom
- WHAT: “Learn how cannabis can enhance your sex life at this free mini-workshop. Local cannabis educator, Your Favorite Dab Mom will discuss all the fun uses, health benefits, and safety tips for combining sex and cannabis and answer all your questions.”
- WHEN: July 23
- WHERE: Good Vibrations, Brookline
Westport Community Forum on Inclusion of Cannabis Agriculture
- WHAT: “Local residents are invited to this public informational session to learn more about the importance of the inclusion of cannabis agriculture in Westport, MA and how we can participate in this economic opportunity.”
- WHEN: July 23
- WHERE: Worcester Free Public Library
Cannabis Community-Led Research Symposium: Final Series Event
- WHAT: Expert panel discussions and a plenary session with key industry leaders and policy makers. Networking with policy makers, academics, healthcare providers, and cannabis industry leaders. Interactive education stations provide opportunities to learn about cannabis science, research, and policy.
- WHEN: July 25
- WHERE: Room B-2 at the Massachusetts Statehouse
Innovation, Equity, and Opportunity: A Jobs Fair for a New Econo
- WHAT: “As Massachusetts’s cannabis industry expands with the arrival of adult-use retail sales, new businesses will face significant workforce needs. For people interested in this new industry, exciting career opportunities await.”
- WHEN: July 25, 5-8pm
- WHERE: Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center
Wellness | Medical Cannabis & Healthcare
- WHAT: “Want to know what it will take to get medical cannabis into traditional healthcare settings? Join the Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance as we host an event on medical cannabis and healthcare including what we need to do in order to advocate for cannabis as medicine to be covered by insurance.”
- WHEN: Jul 26, 6pm
- WHERE: Bull Mansion, Worcester
CannaCon Boston 2018
- WHAT: “Enjoy a 2-day long interactive gathering of like-minded cannabis professionals and peers. Benefit from this immersive experience learning from leading problem-solving professionals, speaking on the wide range of topics on the latest developments in the industry. Place your hands on the latest cannabis technology and consumer products and learn about the trends influencing 2018 and beyond.”
- WHEN: Jul 27 – Jul 28
- WHERE: John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
Medical Cannabis Information Series: Worcester
- WHAT: “You are invited to participate in the Medical Cannabis: Access and Choice Informational Session to discuss the benefits and how to become a Medical Cannabis patient in the Medical Use of Marijuana Program in Massachusetts, and ways you can find relief.”
- WHEN: July 30, 6pm
- WHERE: Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St. Worcester
MRCC Monthly Webinar: Host Community Agreement
- WHAT: “Are you interested in starting a cannabis business in Massachusetts? Haven’t met with your town? Attend the MRCC Monthly Webinar from the comfort of your home or office for an in-depth overview and understanding of Host Community Agreements.”
- WHEN: July 30, 7pm
- WHERE: Online
Ellementa Boston (Melrose): Cannabis & CBD Edibles & Tinctures
- WHAT: “Discover cannabis and CBD edibles and tinctures for nourishment and women’s wellness. Learn herbal recipes to gain the benefits of these infusions.”
- WHEN: July 31, 7pm
- WHERE: Bissex Residence 40 Glen Street, Melrose
Demystifying Cannabis
- WHAT: “This event offers an exclusive networking opportunity to Economic Empowerment Applicants & Investors in Massachusetts Cannabis industry. This new-to-being-legal market needs some demystifying in several areas. Capital is hard to come by because few banking institutions & investors are willing to work with canna-businesses. Attorneys & Realtors can provide answers to questions like, how does zoning work? How do town policies reflect state regulations & are they different?”
- WHEN: Aug 4, 3pm
- WHERE: G-Tek Labs, Boston
Singles Canna Mixer
- WHAT: Join us August 4th for a Singles Canna Mixer! Come meet like minded people as we play a variety of mixer games and ice breakers. Refreshments and food will be provided. This is a 21+ event and as always BYOC!
- WHEN: Aug 4, 7pm
- WHERE: Summit Lounge, 116 Water St., Worcester
Cooking with Cannabis
- WHAT: Are you interested in learning how to cook with cannabis and discover how this amazing plant can heal and nourish you? Join Alissa Cohen for this fun and informative workshop!
- WHEN: Aug 15, 6pm
- WHERE: 222 Community Wellness Center, Gloucester