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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 March 18, 2026, at 1 p.m.

JOIN THE ZOOM MEETING

  • Meeting ID: 161 841 9550
  • Passcode: 978804
  • Dial In Phone Number: 669-254-5252

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 2025, 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.

 

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Berkshire Roots Inc. (“Berkshire Roots”)

    Licensed Premise: 253 Meridian St, East Boston 

    License Type: Co-located Marijuana Retailer & Medical License

    Commenced Operations: July 2020

    Initial Operating Hours:           9:00am– 7:00pm Monday - Saturday

                                                           11:00am - 6:00pm Sunday 

    Current Operating Hours:       10:00am - 9:00pm Monday - Saturday

                                                          10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday

                                                        *Approved on March 9, 2022*

     

    Proposed Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 9:00pm Monday - Saturday

                                                           9:00am - 6:00pm Sunday

  2. Stone’s Throw Cannabis LLC (“Firebrand Cannabis”)

    Licensed Premise: 727 Atlantic Ave, Boston 

    License Type: Marijuana Retailer License

    Commenced Operations: May 2024

    Amend Operating Hours:        9:00am - 9:00pm Monday - Saturday

                                                         11:00am - 9:00pm Sunday

    Proposed Hours of Operation: 8:00am - 11:00pm Monday - Sunday (7 days a week)

     Applications for New Licenses

  3. Premium Package LLC

    Proposed Licensed Premise: 717-721 American Legion Hwy, Roslindale 

    License Type: Product Manufacturer License 

    Proposed Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 9:00pm 7 days a week

    Equity Status: Equity Applicant 

    Date of Initial Application: August 15, 2025

    Date of Community Meeting: January 8, 2026

    There is a Buffer Zone Conflict with another Marijuana Establishment

  4. Discussion of the 2026 Retail Cannabis Saturation Analysis

    At a hearing in November 2022, the Board voted to commission a retail cannabis saturation study focused on Downtown Boston. That study, authored by Community-Led Solutions, LLC, along with Beau Whitney, Chief Economist of Whitney Economics, was accepted by the Board in March 2023. 

    At the Board’s May 28, 2025 voting hearing, the Board voted to commission an updated saturation study, broader in scope to include the entire City of Boston. Through a competitive procurement process, Community-Led Solutions, LLC, in partnership with Beau Whitney, was again engaged to conduct the updated analysis. The first draft of the updated study was received on November 24, 2025, and the final draft was received on February 20, 2026.

    Therese Fitzgerald and Beau Whitney will be present to answer any questions the Board may have regarding the updated study.

    The following matter was deferred at the BCB’s May 28, 2025 voting hearing pending completion of an updated saturation study. The Applicant will have the opportunity to give a brief update to the Board.

     

  5. Curaleaf Massachusetts, Inc. (“Curaleaf”)

    Proposed Licensed Premise: 21 Milk St, Downtown

    License Type: Marijuana Retailer License 

    Proposed Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 8:00pm 7 Days a week

    Equity Status: Non-Equity Applicant 

    Date of Initial Application: February 20, 2025

    Date of Community Meeting: April 3, 2025 

    There is a Buffer Zone Conflict with another Marijuana Establishment

     

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    Boston, MA 02201
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  • 617-635-2665
  • Contact:
    Luke Santhouse
  • Neighborhoods:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
    03/11/2026 - 10:15AM
  • Resources:
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  • 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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