Connecticut

Recreational Marijuana Sales Start in Massachusetts on Tuesday

Recreational marijuana sales are starting in Massachusetts in less than 36 hours. For Connecticut residents, you don't have to go far. All you have to do is drive up Interstate 91 North for about 30 minutes to get to one shop.

Gabe Nunez isn't looking to buy recreational marijuana, but he does support others who will be able to legally buy it in Massachusetts starting Tuesday morning at 8 a.m.

“Especially for those who are looking for medical uses. They don’t have to struggle with officers stopping them and pulling them over," Nunez said.

Now two years after receiving the green light, two stores will start selling recreational pot: “Cultivate” in Leicester and “NETA” in Northampton.

"The goal has been to get there. We're all here now," said Kim Napoli, the Director of Diversity Programs at NETA.

On Friday, the Cannabis Control Commission gave the go-ahead to the two retailers.

NETA hired more than 100 extra workers to be ready for Tuesday’s crowds.

You have to be at least 21 to buy products there.

Connecticut State Police remind people recreational marijuana is still illegal here and can’t be brought over the state line.

Though there is growing support to legalize it here too.

“Yeah, I guess so. I don’t see why not,” said Mark Dellarocco, of Enfield.

Even during the campaign, now Governor-elect Ned Lamont indicated he was in favor, including potentially regulating and taxing it.

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