Community meetings set for cannabis retail, cultivation businesses proposed in Springfield
Updated Mar 03, 2021;
Posted Mar 02, 2021
Diem Cannabis has proposed a cannabis cultivation and retail operation at the former Macy s department store at the Eastfield Mall. (Hoang Leon Nguyen / The Republican file)
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SPRINGFIELD Companies have scheduled community meetings for three proposed cannabis businesses in Springfield this month, including a cultivation and retail operation at the Eastfield Mall.
Diem Cannabis has a public meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Boston Road mall’s food court to provide specific plans for the former Macy’s store. The meeting is open to the public in person and online via Zoom.
Springfield opens latest round of proposals for marijuana businesses, including up to 4 more retail stores and 1 cultivation site
Updated Mar 03, 2021;
SPRINGFIELD City officials on Tuesday announced the opening of the second round of applications for marijuana businesses, which will include up to four more retail shops and at least one cultivation facility.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said the process will continue his administration’s goal of “maximizing the city’s revenue potential” and creating new jobs, “while balancing the concerns of our residents, neighborhoods and public safety.”
Business will offer public presentations on March 11 and 12, and formal proposals are due by March 22, the city said. Sarno said the city plans to announce companies selected for negotiations on April 12, though the timeline could vary.