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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 August 5, 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.

Discussion Topics

  1. Ember Gardens Boston, LLC (“Ember Gardens”)

    Licensee: Ember Gardens Boston, LLC (“Ember Gardens”)

    Licensed Premise: 297 Newbury St Back Bay

    License Type: Marijuana Retailer License 

    Equity Status: Equity 

    Commence Operations: Not Open  

    Request: Amend Operating Hours, Remove Conditions & Change of Ownership 

    Interest 

    Current Operating Hours: 11:00am - 8:00pm Monday - Sunday (7 days a week)

    Proposed Hours of Operations: 10:00am - 11:00pm Monday - Sunday (7 days a week)

    Conditions: The Licensee is seeking the removal of the following conditions: 1) Appointment only (Online)  2) Open for back bay residents from 7:00pm to 8:00pm daily 3) Minimum purchase price of $35.00.

    Change of Ownership Interest: The Licensee is seeking Board approval for changes within the non-equity portion of the ownership which owns 49 percent of the entity. Please note, the Licensee is not seeking changes within the social equity portion of the entity which is owned by approved Social Equity Applicant Joseph Hoffman at 51 percent. 

  2. Holland Brands SB, LLC (“Native Sun”)

    Licensed Premise: 115 K Street aka 538 East First Street, South Boston

    License Type: Marijuana Retailer License 

    Equity Status: Non-Equity 

    Commence Operations: October 2023

    Request: Change of Ownership Interest. The Licensee is proposing to remove Timothy Caraboolad from Holland Brands SB, LLC. As part of this transaction, Geoff Caraboolad, an existing equity holder and board member, will acquire Timothy Caraboolad's ownership interest in the company and is expected to serve as Interim CEO.

  • 01:00PM
  • VIRTUAL MEETING PLEASE SEE ATTACHED NOTICE
    Boston, MA 02201
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2330
  • Contact:
    Jasmin Winn
  • Neighborhoods:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
    07/30/2026 - 10:25AM
  • 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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