Special permit approved for medical marijuana dispensary
Mark Snyder
The Zoning Board of Appeals, on a 4-0 vote, has approved a special permit for 449 Rt. 130, site for the proposed In Good Health, medical marijuana dispensary.
In Good Health has pledged to give 3% of its net revenues to the town (via a host agreement), plus support local nonprofits. Most of the conversation centered on traffic and parking during the Zoom meeting tTuesday. Members Christopher R Neeven and James Killion recused themselves from the deliberation and vote.
Alternate members Gerry Nye and Jack Casali were brought up to serve on the hearing. Attorney Kevin Kirrane represented In Good Health. Their CEO & President, Dave Noble, also participated, as did their traffic engineer, Andrew Arsenault of VIA.Representing the town was building Inspector Brendon Brides, town planner Ralph Vitacco, Assistant Town Engineer Sam Jensen, and Assistant Planning Director & Special Projects Administrator Leanne Drake.