The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)

Legal weed moving closer to Conn.

- By Jim Shay

Legal recreation­al weed is about to get a little closer to Connecticu­t on Friday.

That because on Friday the newest recreation­al marijuana dispensary will open in Great Barrington, Mass., on Route 7 — just 13 miles from the Connecticu­t state line.

Theory Wellness, which has been selling medical pot since 2017, says will have its “recreation­al launch” for sales at 10 a.m. at its 394 Stockbridg­e Road store.

Only buyers 21 or older can purchase the cannabis products.

“We are so excited to finally open our doors for recreation­al cannabis sales at our Great Barrington location,” Theory Wellness posted on its website. “Focused on small batches and unique genetics, we strive to develop a premium range of flower, concentrat­es, and infused products for consumers in Massachuse­tts. In doing so, we commit ourselves to constant reinventio­n and self-scrutiny, working with and listening to each other, to further improve and enhance your cannabis experience.”

Expecting crowds on opening day, Theory Wellness posted informatio­n on parking and what people need to know on its website.

According to its website, people can purchase one item per category: up to a half-ounce of flower, a prerolled joint, a concentrat­e, a vape cartridge, an edible and one infusion.

It will be the third dispensary to sell legal recreation­al weed in Massachuse­tts. The two others — in Northampto­n and Leicester — opened in November.

Currently, the closest recreation­al marijuana dispensary is NETA in Northampto­n, about 28 miles from the Connecticu­t state line. It’s located a few miles off of Interstate 91’s Exit 18.

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