Even though recreational marijuana has been legal in Massachusetts since Dec. 15, the move by legislators at the end of the year to delay the opening of pot retail stores – coupled with two moves on the federal level – has left the marijuana business industry concerned the long wait will add up to the drug being made illegal again.
Legal marijuana supporters are angry over the Legislature's effort Wednesday to fast-gavel a bill delaying legal sales of the drug and plan on Friday to protest what they are calling an "arrogant and cowardly move."
Framingham digital market intelligence firm International Data Corp. says revenue from global sales of supercomputer systems priced at $500,000 or more increased 22 percent in the third quarter.
The process for licensing retail marijuana shops would be delayed by six months under legislation that surfaced first on Wednesday in the Senate before clearing both branches.
In early 2017, the Baker administration will seek proposals to develop 250 acres in Monson for industrial, agricultural, commercial or residential use.
Southbridge Credit Union announced Tuesday evening it had promoted its chief sales and retail officer to CEO on a temporary basis, filling a position left vacant by a departing CEO.