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Cannabis regulators warn against potentially unsafe marijuana from two companies

Massachusetts cannabis regulators have sounded the alarm over potentially harmful products sold by two marijuana companies, who are both pushing back against the need for the notice and the state’s haphazard testing system.

Crumbl Cookies to open Shrewsbury location Friday

Crumbl Cookies, the Utah-based dessert franchise known for its jumbo treats with a cult following, will open a Shrewsbury location on Friday. 

Framingham cannabis testing lab sues competitors, claiming deceptive practices result in unsafe marijuana products

The 50-page lawsuit claims the actions of the labs has violated state law, intentionally interfered with MCR’s business relations, and led to unjust enrichment. 

Healey floats idea of eliminating sales tax exemption for candy

Healey, in her annual budget bill filed last week, proposed removing candy's exemption from the sales tax in Massachusetts.
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Judge tosses 1,733-page appendix filed by fired cannabis chair, seeks prompt resolution to case

"[T]his case has not proceeded with the alacrity one might expect in a matter that carries the level of importance attached to it by the parties and public alike. It is the Court's fervent hope that the case not become further enmired in procedural wrangles that keep it from getting to the merits," Gordon wrote.

CCC suspends whistleblower who brought attention to cannabis agency’s dysfunction

Dube, featured in a WBJ investigation detailing dysfunction and toxicity at the CCC, has been suspended.

🔒Press start: Central Mass. bar arcades look to cash in on nostalgia

Despite featuring technology that might be considered ancient by someone just coming of drinking age, nostalgia and curiosity for the seemingly simpler times of the late 20th century are a major driving force behind bar arcade’s popularity, according to current and prospective owners.
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🔒Q&A: The new leader at United Way of South Central Mass. seeks to boost the nonprofit

Just before the new year, United Way of South Central Massachusetts appointed nonprofit veteran Kristin McCarthy as its new leader.

Pho Sure announces opening date for new Shrewsbury Street location

Pho Sure will move to the former location of The Wexford House restaurant at 503 Shrewsbury St., with its last day of operation in Shrewsbury slated for Sunday.
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