Katelyn Baker
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North Attleborough selectmen approved a host community agreement with a proposed medical marijuana facility Thursday night, but at the same meeting the members tabled a letter of support for the facility.
Hope Heal Health has proposed building a dispensary and cultivation center in the North Attleborough industrial park.
The company cannot move forward with the project until the selectmen give them a letter of support.
Proponents of the project point to increased town revenue, while opponents say the facility could bring security challenges.
Selectmen and residents agreed that a public hearing is necessary before making a final decision.
Company CEO John Rogue said his company would be a benefit to the community.
"We would see about 40 jobs in the first year, 60 in the second year, and close to 100 in the third year," Rogue told selectmen. "We plan to give residents and veterans first rights to those jobs."
The company has also agreed to give 3 percent of its revenue back to the town.
"We are a nonprofit," Rogue said. "We are projecting to give back to the town $270,000 in the first year, $420,000 in the second year, and close to $600,000 in the third year. If marijuana is legalized outside medical usage then there would be significant additional revenues."
The company also plans to give 1 percent of its revenue charities.
Medical marijuana has been legal in Rhode Island since 2006, and in Massachusetts since 2012. There is a measure on the ballot this November that would legalize commercial marijuana as well.
North Attleborough police have expressed some concerns about the project: they want to ensure they have access to security cameras in the event of a problem, and want the company to do more to track its products after they are sold.
The company said it will take about 18 months to get the facility up and running once it gets approval from the state and the town.
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Hope Heal Health has proposed building a dispensary and cultivation center in the North Attleborough industrial park.
The company cannot move forward with the project until the selectmen give them a letter of support.
Proponents of the project point to increased town revenue, while opponents say the facility could bring security challenges.
Selectmen and residents agreed that a public hearing is necessary before making a final decision.
Company CEO John Rogue said his company would be a benefit to the community.
"We would see about 40 jobs in the first year, 60 in the second year, and close to 100 in the third year," Rogue told selectmen. "We plan to give residents and veterans first rights to those jobs."
The company has also agreed to give 3 percent of its revenue back to the town.
"We are a nonprofit," Rogue said. "We are projecting to give back to the town $270,000 in the first year, $420,000 in the second year, and close to $600,000 in the third year. If marijuana is legalized outside medical usage then there would be significant additional revenues."
The company also plans to give 1 percent of its revenue charities.
Medical marijuana has been legal in Rhode Island since 2006, and in Massachusetts since 2012. There is a measure on the ballot this November that would legalize commercial marijuana as well.
North Attleborough police have expressed some concerns about the project: they want to ensure they have access to security cameras in the event of a problem, and want the company to do more to track its products after they are sold.
The company said it will take about 18 months to get the facility up and running once it gets approval from the state and the town.
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Selectmen To Hold Hearing Before Deciding On Marijuana Facility
Author: Peter Cox
Contact: 508-699-6755
Photo Credit: None Found
Website: Wicked Local
