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A 200,000-square-foot cannabis growing facility in Athol sold in April for nearly $27 million, a year and a half after the long-vacant industrial site went for $1.2 million before extensive renovations. The cultivation operations inside the facility are expected to increase. In Fitchburg, the city is also host to two cannabis production facilities, for Revolutionary Clinics and Garden Remedies.

Would you want in your community a marijuana growing facility like those in Athol and Fitchburg?
Yes (68%, 93 VOTES)
No (32%, 44 VOTES)
Poll Description

A 200,000-square-foot cannabis growing facility in Athol sold in April for nearly $27 million, a year and a half after the long-vacant industrial site went for $1.2 million before extensive renovations. The cultivation operations inside the facility are expected to increase. In Fitchburg, the city is also host to two cannabis production facilities, for Revolutionary Clinics and Garden Remedies.

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  • 5 Comments
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5 Comments

  • Inanna Arthen
    May 6, 2020

    It's no different than a manufacturing facility--we need the taxes and the jobs. Yes, yes, yes.

  • May 5, 2020
    If there are factory buildings not in use, I don't see why one would discourage a lawful business from coming to their community, creating jobs and tax revenue.
  • May 5, 2020
    The citizens need jobs. Cities and towns need tax revenue. Cannabis grow facilities provide both.
  • May 5, 2020
    Holliston is an agricultural community, we should welcome this as it is part of our mission statement.
  • May 5, 2020

    Unfortunately my town needs the tax revenue, so I would reluctantly vote in favor of it.