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Promote diversity in the marijuana industry
January 7, 2019With recreational marijuana as the new hot industry in Massachusetts, expected to soon generate up to $1 billion in taxable revenue, it's easy to overlook its illicit past.
January 7, 2019Uxbridge land trust fined $54K for wetland violations
January 4, 2019The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has fined a land trust in Uxbridge $54,600 for violating state wetlands regulations.
January 4, 2019
Many more pot shops on the way, CCC chair says
December 28, 2018Cannabis Control Commission Chairman Steven Hoffman said said the CCC is in a "rhythm" now that could result in four to eight new retail stores coming online each month.
December 28, 2018
Specialty industries: Biotech, cannabis, tariffs to highlight manufacturing in 2019
December 24, 2018New and exciting industries continue to make their presence known in Worcester County.
December 24, 2018
Economic slowdown: Housing prices are nearing their peak while interest rates kick up
December 24, 2018A cooling stock market may signal an economic slowdown ahead, which would affect home prices.
December 24, 2018Worcester contractor fined $52K for asbestos violations
December 21, 2018A Worcester home improvement contractor will pay almost $52,000 in penalties for violating asbestos regulations at a residential property in the city.
December 21, 2018
WRA approves lease with Cannabis Control Commission
December 14, 2018Pending a Monday vote, the state regulatory body of the $1 billion Massachusetts marijuana industry will move to Worcester's Union Station.
December 14, 2018
Dual-tax rate hurts Worcester
December 10, 2018Since 1984, the city council has shifted a portion of the residential tax burden over to the business property tax payers. By doing so, it puts Worcester at a competitive disadvantage to its surrounding communities.
December 10, 2018Sutton entity fined $17K for asbestos work
December 7, 2018A Sutton company is being fined nearly $17,000 for violating state Department of Environmental Protection regulations.
December 7, 2018
Proposed 1 million-square-foot pot facility in Charlton rejected by DPH
December 7, 2018The developers of a proposed 1 million-square-foot marijuana cultivation facility in Charlton have been dealt a significant setback
December 7, 2018
CCC to take oversight of medical marijuana
December 7, 2018Beginning Dec. 23, oversight of the state's medical marijuana program will be transferred from state health officials to state recreational marijuana regulators.
December 7, 2018
Vaping policies evolving with rising use
December 3, 2018Teenagers are increasingly smoking electronic cigarettes, surpassing use of traditional cigarettes, leaving officials scrambling to respond.
December 3, 2018
State banking commissioner steps down
December 3, 2018Just over two years after he started in the post, Terrence McGinnis is out as state banking commissioner.
December 3, 2018
Worcester willing to resort to eminent domain for seven potential WooSox properties
November 28, 2018Worcester officials on Tuesday cleared up concerns about possible land takings and demolitions of Canal District buildings.
November 28, 2018
WBJ Giving Guide offers charitable ideas for #GivingTuesday
November 27, 2018WBJ's special publication the Giving Guide has ideas for where your dollars, time, goods or services should go this holiday season.
November 27, 2018
Massachusetts retailers sell $2.2M of recreational marijuana in first week
November 27, 2018For the first week, the stores reported a combined 56,380 products sold and an average of just under $40. Customers are averaging 3.4 products per transaction.
November 27, 2018
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