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Boston City Councilors Call for Marijuana Dispensary Hearing

Boston City Council President Bill Linehan and Councilor Frank Baker have announced they will hold a special hearing to fully vet the issues surrounding medical marijuana dispensaries in the City of Boston.

The date for this hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 4th at 1:30 p.m. in the Iannella Chamber, 5th floor of Boston City Hall.  Appropriate city agencies, residents and community leaders, and dispensary proponents have been invited.  Any member of the public that would like to speak is welcome.  Council rules request that anyone wishing to speak up do so at least five minutes before the start of the hearing.

This hearing is an opportunity to hear questions, concerns and recommendations from city agencies, neighborhood stakeholders, and the proponents themselves.  Written comments may be made part of the record by sending them via mail, email or fax to arrive prior to the hearing. 

Mail: Boston City Council, One City Hall Square - Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02201

Email: ccc.housing@boston.gov

Fax: 617-635-4203

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