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Updated July 15
Freeport weighs allowing marijuana growth, cultivation
Freeport officials will discuss on Tuesday whether to move forward with the ‘opt-in’ process that, as recommended by the ordinance committee, would allow for marijuana cultivation and manufacturing in town.
Freeport Town Council on Tuesday could decide to allow some marijuana businesses in town.
While marijuana is legal in Maine, municipalities must opt-in and individually set rules regulating cannabis, which Freeport has not done.
According to Freeport Town Council Chair John Egan, councilors will discuss whether to allow marijuana cultivation and manufacturing in town, at the recommendation of the ordinance committee. The committee is not recommending the town allow retail sales.
“Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices, including smart phones, laptops, e-bikes, scooters, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and even cars but if they are not disposed of correctly, they can overheat, catch fire, or explode.” Council stormwater and waste management team leader David Stephenson said the dumping of old batteries was an increasing problem across the region.
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The fire was treated as a “potential hazardous substance incident” by firefighters as the exact cause of the blaze and any chemicals present were unknown. “All Tasman Resource Recovery Centres are equipped to receive batteries for correct disposal, while old cellphones can be returned to retailers,” he said in the council’s statement.