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  • Leicester's Cultivate slated to be first Worcester County dispensary open for recreational marijuana

    Zachary Comeau October 2, 2018

    A Leicester marijuana dispensary could be the first Massachusetts retailer to be granted a final license Thursday from state cannabis regulators.

    Zachary Comeau October 2, 2018
  • Movers & Shakers

    October 1, 2018

    Eight Central Mass. businesspeople were on the move this issue.

    October 1, 2018
  • Turning the WRTA garage into the Trolley Yard

    October 1, 2018

    Michael O'Brien and his Galaxy Development bought the longtime home of the WRTA garage at the corner of Grove Street and Park Avenue in Worcester for $3.8 million in 2016.

    October 1, 2018
  • Let’s get creative

    October 1, 2018

    In the last decade, Central Massachusetts has become a hot spot for creative restaurateurs, brewers and distillers growing their locally owned establishments. Who knew that's where we'd find a niche that's really building the region's brand.

    October 1, 2018
  • Staples officially sends $500M offer to Illinois company

    Zachary Comeau September 24, 2018

    Framingham office retailer Staples and two affiliates Monday commenced a nearly $500 million tender offer to acquire an Illinois office supply distributor.

    Zachary Comeau September 24, 2018
  • Cannabis regulators begin final inspections

    State House News Service September 21, 2018

    Marijuana regulators have completed at least one final inspection of a retail marijuana shop and more are scheduled.

    State House News Service September 21, 2018
  • No final licenses from CCC

    September 19, 2018

    It appears that the Cannabis Control Commission's final go-ahead for a retail marijuana store to open will not come this week, pushing the opening of the first retail shop into at least October.

    September 19, 2018
  • Right-to-repair returns with wireless bill

    Zachary Comeau September 18, 2018

    Six years after Massachusetts became the first state in the country to pass a "right to repair" law, the coalition of auto repair and parts shops behind that effort is back.

    Zachary Comeau September 18, 2018
  • Former TJX IT executive joins Hanover board

    Zachary Comeau September 18, 2018

    A former TJX executive has been elected to The Hanover Insurance Group's board of directors.

    Zachary Comeau September 18, 2018
  • Baseball leagues sanction PawSox move to Worcester

    Zachary Comeau September 18, 2018

    Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball and the International League have all approved of the deal to move the Pawtucket Red Sox to Worcester.

    Zachary Comeau September 18, 2018
  • TJX announces 2-for-1 stock split

    September 18, 2018

    Framingham off-price retailer TJX is looking for shareholder approval of a 2-for-1 stock split via a stock dividend.

    September 18, 2018
  • Nevada marijuana company to partner with Leicester grower

    September 17, 2018

    A Las Vegas-based cannabis firm will partner with two Massachusetts-based companies, including one in Leicester, and looks to enter the state's rapidly expanding market.

    September 17, 2018
  • Sturbridge plaza sells for $7M

    September 17, 2018

    A Sturbridge retail plaza anchored by a Shaw's, JCPenney and Ocean State Job Lot has sold for $7 million.

    September 17, 2018
  • Companies, advocates say marijuana firms are agreeing to excessive host community payments

    Zachary Comeau September 17, 2018

    According to marijuana industry advocates and lawmakers, cities and towns ask for what they call exorbitant cash payments and services, which advocates say don't comply with the law.

    Zachary Comeau September 17, 2018
  • Worcester approves $101M ballpark financing

    Zachary Comeau September 17, 2018

    Worcester City Councilors have approved the borrowing of nearly $101 million to pay for the design, construction and land acquisition costs for the new home of the Pawtucket Red Sox.

    Zachary Comeau September 17, 2018
  • Underage gaming an issue at MGM Springfield

    State House News Service September 14, 2018

    MGM Springfield casino executives told gaming regulators Thursday they are running into an issue with minors on the gaming floor.

    State House News Service September 14, 2018

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Should cannabis businesses be allowed to own more than three retail licenses?
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The Massachusetts House passed an overhaul marijuana oversight bill on June 4, part of which would raise the retail license limit for each business from three to six over a three-year period. The three-license limit was established to prevent large companies from taking over the legal cannabis industry and push out smaller firms. However, the new six-license-limit proposal is seen as a way for firms to achieve economies of scale and survive in the ultra-competitive industry.