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Boston Cannabis Board Public Meeting

You are hereby notified that the Boston Cannabis Board (the “BCB'') will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday September 17, 2025, at 1 p.m.

JOIN THE ZOOM MEETING

  • Meeting ID: 895 4494 5324
  • Passcode: 932875
  • Dial In Phone Number: 646-876-9923

Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend. The BCB will accept testimony regarding each agenda item. Testimony will be limited to two (2) minutes and any additional testimony may be submitted in writing to cannabisboard@boston.gov. If you wish to testify please sign up online.

Notice of Accommodations: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at pb@boston.gov or 617-635-2381. View the notice.

This hearing will be held virtually, pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, further extending modifications to the Open Meeting Law (M.G.L. ch. 30A s. 20).

The BCB reserves the right to amend the agenda pursuant to applicable Open Meeting Law and Public Notice requirements. Please contact the BCB at 617-635-2330 or cannabisboard@boston.gov with any questions or to request an interpreter.

Discussion Topics

  1. Union Twist, Inc. (“Union Twist”)

    Licensed Premise: 257-259 Cambridge St, Allston

    License Type: Marijuana Retailer License

    Request: Change of Beneficial Ownership Interest. Licensee is seeking BCB approval to remove the Licensee’s current beneficial owners except for Union Twist Holdings, LLC and add three new indirect owners: Austin Group Ventures MA, LLC; Austin Group Holdings, LLC; and Margaret Rubino. Union Twist, Inc. will remain the ultimate license holder.

    Applications for New Licenses

  2. Austin Group Ventures West Roxbury, LLC (“Dutchess Canabis”)

    Proposed Licensed Premise: 1524 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury 

    License Type: Marijuana Retailer

    Proposed Hours of Operation: 9:00am to 9:00pm (7 days a week)

    Equity Status: Non-Equity Applicant

    Date of Initial Application: June 25, 2025

    Date of Filing with Inspectional Services Department: November 9, 2018

    Date of Community Meeting: August 14, 2025

    There is a Buffer Zone Conflict with another Marijuana Establishment 

     

  • 01:00PM
  • VIRTUAL MEETING PLEASE SEE ATTACHED NOTICE
    Boston, MA 02201
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2330
  • Contact:
    Luke Santhouse
  • Neighborhoods:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
    09/10/2025 - 4:35PM
  • Resources:
    Official Filed Posting
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.
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