The renovated Tremont Nail Factory steel building. Photo by: Kenneth Borges
Aspen Blue Cultures is close to securing a host community agreement and lease to use the steel building on the Tremont Nail Factory property to manufacture and package a variety of cannabis products.
The Board of Selectmen voted Feb. 2 to authorize the negotiation of a host community agreement and a lease for the building at 8 Elm Street in Wareham, and the town is still negotiating the terms.
During a March 4 meeting, members of the Wareham Redevelopment Authority suggested tweaks to what had been proposed so far.
When negotiating a host community agreement with a marijuana company, the town can set conditions, charge a community impact fee and clarify the responsibilities of the town and business owner.