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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – Our neighboring state of Connecticut has experienced a shortage of certain cannabis products. We wanted to know if those supply and demand issues were affecting our dispensaries here in the Bay State.
As it turns out, here in Massachusetts, we have the opposite problem. Western Mass News spoke with 6 Bricks in Springfield, and they told us they have more than enough flower to go around, and with clients from Connecticut crossing the border to shop, business is booming.
Payton Shubrick, CEO and founder of 6 Bricks Cannabis Dispensary told us, “We see a multitude of Connecticut customers that are still coming into the state of Massachusetts, for a multitude of reasons.”
The state of Connecticut legalized recreational cannabis use back in July of 2021, years after Massachusetts began “rolling” out adult-use marijuana in the fall of 2016.
Although both states are arguably in their infancy stage, Shubrick told us that since our state legalized first, Massachusetts has so many different variations of products, giving customers more options.
“When you look at the number of license holders that relates to cultivating manufacturers in production,” Shubrick added, “There’s way more that we have available in Massachusetts.”
So, while Connecticut dispensaries are struggling to keep up with supply and demand, Massachusetts flower products are flourishing.
“We have more than enough flower here,” Shubrick claimed, “Some may say we have too much, and so, that allows for a price point that is more obtainable for folks.”
Western Mass News caught up with one shopper from East Windsor, Connecticut, and he told us that 6 Bricks has a lot more options than the dispensaries in his home state, and all he has to do is drive about 10 minutes down I-91.
“Better prices, you know, I think, and it’s not too far from my house.”
Shubrick explained that another thing she believes may be encouraging participation from Connecticut customers, is how much you can buy.
In Massachusetts, customers can legally purchase 28 grams of product, whereas in Connecticut you can only buy about 14.
We also asked what could happen when Connecticut catches up. Shubrick told us that everyone in the cannabis industry is a little nervous about how their revenue will be impacted as more states come online, and even though that causes a lot of uncertainty with their customer base, there’s still a lot of hope as the market grows and more products are developed.
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HEBRON, CT — Welcome to this week’s Connecticut image — Eagle Rock.
The rock sits on the shoulder of the eastbound lane on state Route 66 in Hebron, a couple of miles west of the Route 85 interchange. It juts out slightly but also simulates the large eagle landing. It is a genuine work of art.
The rock has been painted for decades and, back in the late 1970s into the early 1980s, it sporadically changed characters. But it’s been predominantly an Eagle for years now.
It’s worth a side trip heading to and from both Eastern Connecticut State University or the University of Connecticut or on a general adventure into the eastern part of the state.
It’s definitely a part of Connecticut road trip folklore.
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Picture Connecticut is a weekly series that features images of the state, past and present.
MILFORD, CT —The Connecticut Post Mall said in a Facebook post that the carnival was closed on Saturday after noon due to a “potential security threat.”
“We are working closely and in full cooperation with the local police and carnival organizers as they evaluate a potential security threat that occurred earlier today,” mall officials wrote. “Out of an abundance of precaution and because the safety and security of our guests, employees and retailers is our top priority, the decision was made to close the carnival this afternoon. We anticipate the carnival will re-open tomorrow. CT Post Mall will communicate carnival hour updates on our website and social media pages.”
No other details about the “potential security threat” have been released by mall officials.
The Carnival at the Connecticut Post Mall at 1201 Boston Post Road runs through May 5.
The event promises fun for the whole family with carnival rides, games, food wagons, and more.
The carnival will be weekdays 5 to 11 p.m. and weekends 1 to 11 p.m. The event is located in the mall’s rear parking lot near Boscov’s and Dave & Buster’s.
More information is available at the mall’s website.
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