A medical marijuana company has begun steps to open a dispensary on the west side of Kent and will go before the city s Planning Commission tonight seeking a site plan review and a conditional zoning certificate.
Buckeye Relief, is a level I medical marijuana cultivator and processor based in Eastlake. While its products can be found in dispensaries across the state, Caroline Henry, Buckeye Relief s government affairs director, said the company is interesting in opening its own facility at 1181 W. Main St.
Henry said the spot is ideal because of its spacious building and ample parking. She said that clientele sometimes have a hard time finding parking around dispensaries and, because many of the people using dispensaries are disabled, more parking is always good.
March 15, 2021
Chatham-Kent Economic Development and Small Business Centre is asking every business across the municipality to make it easy for employees to get their COVID-19 vaccines, when the time comes.
CK Public Health officials are pointing out some people are concerned about trying to get their shots during business hours.
Director Stuart McFadden is asking businesses to make sure employees have the time required to get the vaccine for their safety, their families’ safety, and the health of the community.
“I’ve been talking with officials from Public Health and we know that every shot in the arm gets us one step closer to making COVID a thing of the past and to fully re-open our economy,” Stuart McFadden, Director of Chatham-Kent Economic Development says. “To all of the businesses across Chatham-Kent, we need your help in making sure your employees feel they are given the time they require to get the vaccination at their scheduled appointment time.”