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From YouTube: Boston Cannabis Board Public Hearing 4-28-21
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Boston Cannabis Board Public Hearing 4-28-21
A
Good
afternoon,
this
is
the
voting
meeting
of
the
boston
cannabis
board.
Today
is
wednesday
april
28
2021..
Today's
hearing
is
being
reported
to
certain
temporary
amendments
to
the
open
meeting
law.
That
is
what
allows
us
to
meet
virtually
today's
hearing
is
being
recorded
and
will
be
posted
to
the
city
of
boston's
website.
While
this
hearing
is
open
to
the
public
and
the
public
are
encouraged,
welcome
and
encouraged
to
attend,
no
additional
testimony
will
be
taken
today
again.
Thank
you,
everyone
for
your
patience
and
your
flexibility
before
I
review
some
procedural
management
matters.
B
Everyone
and
again
my
apologies
for
our
delay
and
getting
started
today.
My
name
is
kathleen
joyce
and
chair
of
the
boston
cannabis
board,
and
today
I
am
pleased
to
be
joined
by
my
fellow
commissioners,
lisa
holmes,
commissioner
lisa
holmes,
commissioner
darlene
lombos
commissioner
john
smith
and
commissioner
alejandra
sankian,
and
we're
also
joined
today
by
the
boston
canvas
board's
project
manager,
jasmine
win.
A
A
The
options
for
any
application
are
to
grant
to
grant
with
certain
conditions,
to
reject
without
prejudice,
which
means
the
applicant
can
reapply
at
any
time
to
reject
with
prejudice
which
means
that
the
applicant
cannot
reapply
at
that
specific
location
for
one
year
or
to
defer
a
deferral
can
either
be
for
a
specific
amount
of
time
at
the
board's
discretion
or
or
until
the
applicant
has
completed
any
additional
steps
that
the
board
deems
necessary.
In
order
to
fully
consider
the
application
calling
item
one,
the
applicant
is
n-s-a-j-a
and
a-j-o
holdings
inc.
A
The
license
premise
is
50,
clap
street
dorchester.
This
is
an
existing
medical
cannabis
dispensary
license.
The
request
is
to
remove
two
conditions
on
the
host
community
agreement.
The
first
is
section
22
item
six,
the
forty
dollar
minimum
purchase
and
the
second
is
section
22
item
eight,
the
two
year:
moratorium
on
seeking
approval
for
adult
use
sales.
B
Thanks
leslie
I'll
jump
in
here
with
my
thoughts
on
removing
these
two
restrictions.
I
I'm
not
comfortable
right
now
with
removing
these
restrictions.
I
take
to
heart
what
was
promised
to
the
community
when
these
applicants
go
before
their
neighbors
and
their
butters.
There
might
have
been
some
confusion
in
how
things
were
presented
last
week,
but
I
did
do
go
back.
I
listened
to
the
community
meeting
that
was
in
march.
B
I
also
went
back
and
researched
some
of
the
articles
that
were
written
about
from
the
original
community
meetings
in
2017
and
their
testimony
at
the
board
of
appeals
in
2018,
and
this
was
not
put
on
the
applicant
by
by
the
previous
iteration
of
the
boston
cannabis
board.
This
was
something
they
offered
to
the
community.
B
It
was
a
very
close
vote
in
the
community.
I
think
I
think
attorney
ross
or
the
applicant's
representative
alex
hardy
actually
stated
that
the
community
voted
for
this
by
one
vote
and
that
the
40
minimum
and
the
two-year
moratorium
were
things
that
they
sort
of
offered
up
to
the
community
at
that
time,
but
back
to
the
40
dollar
minimum
and
what
the
ccc
does
allow
and
doesn't
allow.
B
It
won't
take
up
time
right
now
to
get
into
that,
but
I
do
think
it's
very
important
for
the
applicant
to
because
they
have
a
40
dollar
minimum
and
it's
a
medical
place
that
they
do
need
to
provide
us
with
what
their
discount
program
is
going
to
be,
because
it
is
true,
you
don't
want
to
make
this
a
deterrent
to
someone
who
can't
afford
and
has
a
medical
card
to
purchase
things
here.
So
we
will
be
looking
for
what
that
that
plan
is
and
as
far
as
the
two-year
moratorium.
B
C
I
will
defer
to
the
chairwoman's
thoughts
on
this,
but
I
did
have
my
own
thought
about
not
dropping
the
40
minimum.
We
have
placed
that
restriction
on
other
cannabis
establishments
throughout
the
city,
whether
be
medical
or
recreational,
and-
and
I
just
think
we
should
stick
to
that,
so
that
one
I
definitely
wasn't
willing
to
to
give
up
on.
C
E
Gean,
thank
you.
I
had
a
slightly
different
opinion.
I
think
that
it's
very
empathetic
to
the
fact
that
covet
has.
I
know
it's
been
an
impact
on
everybody,
but
given
the
timing
of
the
community
and
the
appeals,
I
thought
this.
The
spirit
of
the
two
year
has
been
has
been
fulfilled,
even
if
that
you
know
exact
timing
hasn't
and
for
the
40
minimum.
E
F
Thanks
so
much
I
I
mostly
I
would
defer,
but
mostly
my
thoughts
are
that
this
was
done
before
this
board
was
put
together.
I
I
would
hate
to
try
to
make
a
decision
based
on
things
that
I
had
not.
You
know,
listened
to
or
heard
in
the
past,
and
so
that's
mostly
my
position.
I
I
do
defer
to
the
to
the
chair
on
this
because
you,
you
did
look
back
at
those
commune
meetings,
but
just
on
principle.
B
E
A
A
The
second
item
is
zip
run
inc.
The
proposed
license
premise
is
1170,
william
t,
morrissey
boulevard
dorchester,
the
proposed
license
type
is
the
courier
model.
Delivery
proposed
hours
of
operation
are
10,
am
to
8
pm.
This
is
a
certified
equity
applicant.
The
date
of
the
initial
application
was
january.
27
2021,
the
date
of
the
community
meeting
was
march.
24
2021,
as
this
is
a
career
model
only
this
does
not
require
a
filing
with
inspectional
services
or
the
zoning
board
of
appeals.
Chairwoman
joyce.
B
Oh
thanks,
leslie.
I
was
happy
to
see
this
application
come
before
us
and
to
read
through
the
applicant's
proposal.
I
you
know
that
really
does
not
have
a
lot
of
great
impact
on
the
neighborhood
and
I
think
it's
a
a
unique
opportunity
to
allow
someone
to
get
into
the
business
early
on.
There
seems
to
be
plenty
of
parking.
The
transportation
plan
seems
to
match
the
type
of
proposal
again
the
location,
safety
and
security
sort
of
hit.
B
All
the
high
points
that
I
think
I
would
I
would
be
looking
for
with
the
courier
model.
I
just
want
to
note
for
the
record.
We
did
have
support
from
the
local
elected
official
and
while
there
was
a
lack
of
community
organizational
support,
I
don't
think
that
reflected
the
operator
or
the
impacts
on
the
neighborhood.
I
think
it
was
just
the
inability
for
the
applicant
to
connect
with
the
neighborhood
associations
in
a
in
a
valuable
way.
The
employment
plan
was
impressive
and
I
think
that's
all
I
have
to
say
on
this
one.
C
Holmes
yeah,
I
agree
great
employment
plan.
I
think
these
young
men
have
a
great
business
vision
going
forward
here
and
again.
This
isn't
going
to
have
much
impact
on
the
community
as
there
is
no
marijuana
stored
at
this
location
and
they're,
basically
just
going
to
be
couriers
back
and
forth
from
select
cannabis
locations.
So
I
I
thought
it
was
a
that
was
a
very
creative
business
model
that
they
have
reached
and
it's
very
impressive.
D
Thank
you.
Yes,
I
agree
great
group
plan
looking
over
everything
that
I've
read
creative
use
of
technology
to
new
business,
new
type
of
business
for
us
to
be
looking
at,
and
I
thought
that
you
know
in
terms
of
their
training
and
the
scholarships
that
they're
gonna
give
was
very
impressed
by
their
employment
plan
and
their
plans
for
their
future
growth.
So,
overall,
thank
you.
E
F
Yes
same,
and
the
only
thing
I
would
like
to
point
out
and
highlight
was
how
great
it
is
to
see
that
these
drivers
are
full-time
employer
employees
and
the
status
as
as
employees
in
this
industry
of
drivers
and
couriers.
We
see
so
much
that
is
mis
classified
as
independent
contractors,
so
I'm
really
just
want
to
highlight
that,
and
I
commend
this
company
for
doing
that.
So
thank
you.
A
Item
three
the
applicant
is
rooted
in
llc.
The
proposed
license
premise
is
195
dudley
street
roxbury.
The
application
is
for
a
recreational
cannabis
dispensary
license
with
proposed
hours
of
operation
of
monday
through
saturday
10
a.m,
to
10
p.m.
Sunday,
11
a.m,
to
8
p.m.
This
is
an
equity
applicant.
The
date
of
initial
application
was
may
10
2019.
A
B
B
I
know
that
the
ccc
changed
their
rules
that
to
allow
a
cannabis
establishment
at
the
site
and
within
this
close
proximity
to
a
school.
I
know
that
is
the
that
is
the
state
of
the
cannabis
industry
today.
But,
looking
at
this
through
a
licensing
perspective,
I
have
real
concerns.
I've
raised
these
concerns
with
other
applications
in
other
neighborhoods,
and
I
have
a
really
hard
time
with
this
location.
B
Because
they're,
an
equity
applicant
and
they've
mentioned
things
like
the
transportation
study
that
they're
doing
I'm
willing
to
continue
to
look
at
this,
but
I
I
have
a
these
the
limitations
of
this
application.
For
me,
it's
hard
to
get
past
them
because
of
the
not
only
the
opposition
from
a
lot
of
the
neighbors
in
the
community
and
people
in
the
community,
but
just
the
actual
location.
I
just
think
there's
better
spots
for
it.
I
do
want
to
point
out.
B
There
was
a
lot
of
support
as
well,
but
I
want
to
let
you
know
that
I
I
read
all
that
support.
A
lot
of
it
was
form
letters.
A
lot
of
it
spoke
to
the
applicant,
not
to
the
site
and
as
a
sighting
authority.
I
really
take
to
task
looking
at
this
specific
site
and
concerns
that
come
with
this
particular
site,
not
with
the
applicants
and
their
other
site
in
other
parts
of
the
city.
There's.
B
B
C
Again,
the
chairwoman
is
echoing
some
of
my
thoughts.
I
think
everything
with
the
exception
of
this
location,
for
this
business
is,
is
fine.
The
real
stickler
here
is
this
location.
That
is
such
a
congested
area,
and
it's
just.
I
just
don't
think
this.
The
location
is
suitable
business
plan.
Everything
else
is
perfect.
This
location
to
me
is
horrible.
D
E
I
agree
with
commissioner
smith.
I
I
I
wholeheartedly
understand
the
the
opposition
in
terms
of
the
location
I
do
want
to
emphasize
that
there
was
significant
support
as
well.
I
look
at
you
know.
Nubian
square
is
rapidly
changing
and
there's
a
need
to
maintain
a
an
identity
in
there,
and
I,
and
I
believe,
having
black
owned
businesses
predominantly
in
within
nubian
square,
is
super
important,
so
that
that,
for
me,
is
a
plus.
I
do
think
the
traffic
is
terrible.
E
E
I
think
there's
perceptions
of
what
can
cannabis
establishments
look
like
and
and
the
people
that
go
to
them,
and
I
think
those
are
a
lot
of
assumptions
are
not
actually
based
in
reality
or
fact
so,
but
I
do
think
perhaps
a
place
that
is
so
busy
and
to
give
the
opportunity
for
the
coupon
program
to
really
work
would
be
great
to
have
all
virtual
queuing
for
the
location,
given
the
the
small
size
of
the
waiting
area.
So,
in
spite
of
the
opposition,
I
I
do.
I
support
the
project.
F
Let's
see
not
too
much
to
say,
I
think
everybody
said
it.
I
would
like
to
just
point
out
just
what
high
scores
this
applicant
got
for
me
in
both
the
diversity
and
inclusion
and
the
employment
I
mean
the
highest
marks.
I
just
love
the
hailey
house
model
around
the
training,
just
strong,
thoughtful
dni,
and
so
it
was.
It
did
come
down
to
some
of
the
public
comments
and
also
you
know
the
the
location
and
I'd
really
love
to
see
this
business
and
the
operators
have
a
good
location.
F
F
I
would
like
to
see
the
traffic
study
and
I
think
that
the
supplemental
information,
if
there
was
some
way
to
to
share
that
with
the
community
folks
who
were
in
opposition,
if
that's
acceptable,
I
really
think
it
really
shows
the
applicant's
willingness
to
respond
to
and
be
part
of
the
community.
So
I
really
appreciated
the
supplemental
information.
A
This
applicant
is
eligible
for
technical
assistance,
and
I
do
just
want
to
note
for
the
record.
The
technical
assistance
program
has
come
a
significant
way
since
the
first
request
for
a
traffic
study,
so
that
will
not
be
as
lengthy
given
the
rfp
process
that
they've
undergone
process,
as
it
could
have
previously
been.
Are
there
any
questions
regarding
the
motion?
A
Under
old
and
new
business,
there
is
a
motion
to
promulgate
a
draft
amendment
to
the
rules
and
regulations
regarding
delivery
and
to
open
a
public
comment
period.
Regarding
the
same,
this
public
comment
period
will
be
30
days
will
be
posted
on
the
board's
website,
as
well
as
the
boston
herald.
This
would
be
the
addition
of
section
3.09
delivery,
no
licensee
in
the
city
of
boston,
including,
but
not
limited
to
recreational
cannabis,
dispensaries
manufacturers
and
cultivators
may
engage
in
the
delivery
of
recreational
cannabis,
including
through
a
licensed
career
or
delivery
operator.
A
Without
the
express
written
permission
of
the
boston
cannabis
board
again,
this
will
be
opened
up
to
a
public
comment
period,
currently
the
way
that
delivery
works.
If
there
is
a
licensed
delivery
operator
in
another
city,
they
he
or
she
can
dispatch
their
vehicles
to
dispensaries
in
the
city
of
boston
and
we
have
no
regulatory
authority.
A
So
if
we
have
a
situation
where
someone
from
another
municipality
is
queuing
outside
and
causing
traffic
issues-
or
there
are
issues
with
the
way
they're
operating,
this
board
has
no
authority
to
in
any
way
discipline
or
call
for
a
hearing
of
that
of
that
dispensary.
So
this
is
for
consideration
that
would
allow
for
the
board
to
have
some
some
regulatory
authority
over
delivery
outside
of
the
city
coming
into
the
city
and
again
this
will
be
open
to
a
public
comment
period.
A
All
in
favor
none
opposed.
The
motion
carries
again.
This
will
be
posted
on
the
website,
the
boston
herald
and
every
licensee
who's.
Everyone
who
signed
up
for
our
email
group
will
be
sent
notice.
Those
are
all
the
items
today
before
the
boston
cannabis
board.
Thank
you
to
the
chairwoman,
commissioners
and
everyone
who
attended
again.
Thank
you,
everyone
for
your
patience
and
we
apologize
for
the
delay
in
beginning.
Thank
you
very
much
and
have
a
good
day.