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Southwick Select Board tables action on planned medical marijuana dispensary

Southwick Select Board tables action on planned medical marijuana dispensary

SOUTHWICK - Most people attending a public hearing Monday night voiced opposition to a proposed medical marijuana dispensary in Southwick.About 30 residents attended the hearing at Town Hall which was cal,led by the Select Board to provide a public information hearing on the dispensary proposal sponsored by Health Wise Foundation Inc., a Massachusetts non-profit.Southwick resident and former police officer Rose Hannah was the most vocal in the audience expressing concerns over potential "robberies and carjackings" because of the location of a marijuana facility.


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Montel Williams talks about his new medical marijuana venture

Montel Williams talks about his new medical marijuana venture

Montel Williams, the former TV talk show host, has spent much of the past 15-plus years advocating for medical cannabis — and now he's putting his practical knowledge as a patient into practice.Williams was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999; and through his search for effective treatments, he found that medical marijuana — notably the plant compound cannabidiol — helped him manage symptoms such as pain and tremors.In addition to founding a nonprofit for MS research and education, Williams became a vocal proponent for medical marijuana-related causes and traveled around the country in support of legalization efforts.


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New state regulations on medical marijuana

New state regulations on medical marijuana

The state now has regulations to control the amount of medical marijuana dispensaries in Michigan.Under the new rules:Dispensaries can be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.;There must be security cameras;There cannot be drive through windows;The marijuana must be labeled;The license must be on display; andBusinesses will have to pay a $3,000 application fee."They will have a 30 day window to apply for the license," said council member Carol Wood.