News
Would medical marijuana dispensary increase drug use by Riverhead youth? Local prevention group says yes
A medical marijuana dispensary in Riverhead would send the wrong message to the town's youth, according to the director of Riverhead CAP, a drug and alcohol prevention group that is deeply involved in the Riverhead Central School District.
Government
Medical marijuana company offers to explore alternative sites in Riverhead
Facing Riverhead officials' insistence that the former Blockbuster Video site on Route 58 is inappropriate for a medical marijuana dispensary, Columbia Care officials agreed to explore alternatives.
News
Over objections of medical marijuana manufacturer, Riverhead Town Board sets hearing on proposed moratorium
But Riverhead officials agreed to meet Thursday with representatives of Columbia Care NY to discuss concerns about the medical marijuana dispensary proposed for the former Blockbuster Video site on Route 58.
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Riverhead moves ahead with moratorium on medical marijuana dispensary, seeking time for study
The Rt. 58 former Blockbuster Video site, not far from Riverhead High School, may not be appropriate, board members say. The town wants to revisit its master plan in light of the new state law.
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Medical marijuana dispensary should be blocked on Route 58 until impacts are studied, town board members say
“I don’t have a problem with medical marijuana,” said Councilwoman Jodi Giglio. “I have a problem with not knowing the impact on the Riverhead community."
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Medical marijuana dispensary to be sited in former Blockbuster location on Rt. 58, supervisor says; board talks moratorium
A company awarded one of the five state medical marijuana licenses will open in the former Blockbuster location on Route 58, according to Supervisor Sean Walter.
News
Medical marijuana dispensary will be located on Route 58
Medical marijuana won’t be grown in Riverhead Town but it will be sold here. One of the five companies selected to grow and distribute the newly legalized drug plans a dispensary on Route 58
Government
Riverhead Town Board wrap-up: June 16
Baiting Hollow residents turned out to voice objection to the application by Ivy Acres for a license to operate a medical marijuana growing and...
Business
Baiting Hollow grower seeks to become one of New York’s five authorized medical marijuana producers
A Baiting Hollow grower is looking to become one of the five registered organizations authorized to produce and dispense medical marijuana in New York...
Health
State health department publishes draft medical marijuana regulations; public comment period begins Dec. 31
The draft rules, released by the health department yesterday, govern the manufacture, distribution, prescription and use of marijuana for medical purposes.
