Boston Cannabis Board public meeting
The Boston Cannabis Board will conduct a virtual meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at 1 p.m.
Meeting ID: 821 8852 1115; Passcode: 276890; Dial-in 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. If you wish to testify please email cannabisboard@boston.gov with your name, address, affiliation (if any), and the specific matter or matters for which you wish to provide testimony.
This hearing is being conducted pursuant to Governor Charles Baker’s executive order (the “Order”) issued March 22, 2020, temporarily modifying certain requirements of the Open Meeting Law (M.G.L. ch. 30A s. 20) due to the ongoing public health crisis due to Covid-19 (coronavirus).
Please contact the BCB at 617-635-4170 or cannabisboard@boston.gov with any questions.
Discussion Topics
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Sanctuary Medicinals, Inc.
Proposed Licensed Premise: 253-255 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116
License Type: Retail Recreational Cannabis Dispensary License
Proposed Hours of Operation: 10:00a.m. - 9:00p.m.
Equity Status: Non-Equity Applicant
Date of Initial Application: July 17, 2018
Date of Filing with Inspectional Services Department: July 17, 2018
Date of Community Meeting: March 5, 2019
Presentation Team:
Jason Sidman, Chief Executive Officer, President, Treasurer, Director
Joshua Weaver, Vice President
Michael Allen, Security Consultant
Lexy Teixeira, Human Resources, Sanctuary Medicinals, Inc.
Wamwega Shaw, Community Engagement, Sanctuary Medicinals, Inc.
David Kimmel, Operations, Sanctuary Medicinals, Inc.
Dianne Morad, Community Engagement
Greg Henning, Community Engagement -
The Grazin Group, LLC
Proposed Licensed Premise: 533 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02124
License Type: Retail Recreational Cannabis Dispensary License
Proposed Hours of Operation: 10:00a.m. - 8:00p.m.
Equity Status: Certified Equity Applicant
Date of Initial Application: May 10, 2019
Date of Filing with Inspectional Services Department: July 9, 2019
Date of Community Meeting: November 25, 2019
Presentation Team:
Cheryl Clyburn-Crawford, Owner and Managing Member
Stephen Siuda, Owner and Managing Member
Derric Small, Owner and Community Liaison
Edward Dominguez, Security Consultant
Michael P. Ross, Attorney
Daniel S. Glissman, Attorney -
Fairway Botanicals Inc. d/b/a The Hempest
Proposed Licensed Premise: 882-886 South Street, Roslindale, MA 02131
License Type: Retail Recreational Cannabis Dispensary License
Proposed Hours of Operation: 10:00a.m. - 9:00p.m.
Equity Status: Non-Equity Applicant
Date of Initial Application: July 20, 2018
Date of Filing with Inspectional Services Department: August 29, 2018
Date of Community Meeting: December 5, 2018
Presentation Team:
Mitch Rosenfield, CEO
Rick Ovesen, COO -
Legal Greens LLC
Proposed Licensed Premise: 693 Dudley Street, Boston, MA 02125
License Type: Retail Recreational Cannabis Dispensary License
Proposed Hours of Operation: 11:00a.m. - 8:00p.m.
Equity Status: Certified Equity Applicant
Date of Initial Application: May 14, 2019
Date of Filing with Inspectional Services Department: June 25, 2019
Date of Community Meeting: September 4, 2019
Presentation Team:
Vanessa Jean-Baptiste, Co-owner
Michael Maloney, Co-owner
Mark Bouquet, Co-owner -
Sira Naturals, Inc.
Proposed Licensed Premise: 827-829 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
License Type: Retail Recreational Cannabis Dispensary License
Proposed Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday: 10:00a.m. - 8:00p.m.; Sunday: 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.
Equity Status: Non-Equity Applicant
Date of Initial Application: August 21,2018
Date of Filing with Inspectional Services Department: August 22, 2018
Date of Community Meeting: April 8, 2019
Presentation Team:
David Rosenberg, Co-Founder, President, and Board Member
Louis Karger, Co-Founder, Treasurer, and Board Member
Dwan Packnett, Vice President of Government Relations and Community Investment
Michael Foley, Regional Dispensary Manager
Christian Regnier, Attorney for Landlord
Yareni (Yari) Sanchez, Attorney for Landlord -
Erba C3 Dorchester LLC
Proposed Licensed Premise: 43 Freeport Street, Boston, MA 02122
License Type: Retail Recreational Cannabis Dispensary License
Proposed Hours of Operation: 10:00a.m. - 9:00p.m.
Equity Status: Certified Equity Applicant
Date of Initial Application: February 26, 2020
Date of Filing with Inspectional Services Department: February 19, 2020
Date of Community Meeting: August 20, 2020
Presentation Team:
Ankur Rungta, Owner
Brian Chavez, Owner
Michael Ross, Attorney
Daniel Glissman, Attorney