Legislation
The Challenges of MRTA's Social Equity Program in New York
The Office of Cannabis Management promises that adult-use dispensaries will be open by the end of December, but there’s uncertainty as to how that will be achieved and how social equity provisions of the MRTA will function.
By Noah Eckstein
Jul 27, 2022
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Dispensaries
Since The Pass opened its doors two years ago, the farm-to-label recreational cannabis dispensary has brought over 50 new jobs to Sheffield, Massachusetts and has expanded its menu to almost 200 products.
Presented with The Pass
Jul 14, 2022
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Social Equity
Women Are Confronting the Stigma Around Consuming Cannabis
Despite most Americans supporting legalization, cannabis being authorized for adult recreational use in New York, and the fact that cannabis consumption rose 55% among females last year, many moms still worry about coming out of the cannabis closet. Some local activists are looking to change that.
By Lindsay Lennon
May 18, 2022
Tags: Social Equity CannaMom WineMom cannabis Tiffany McPhail Tanya Osborne Anique Nicholson Lori Ryan Alexia Brown
Dispensaries
Activities that pair perfectly with a visit to Berkshire Roots dispensary
With world-class options for hiking, art, music, and locally sourced, brewed, and grown food, drink, and cannabis, the Berkshires offer plenty of opportunities for an inspiring and rejuvenating holiday weekend only a short drive away. With help from Berkshire Roots, a vertically integrated medical and adult-use cannabis dispensary with locations in Pittsfield and East Boston, we rounded up six Memorial Day weekend activities you won't want to miss.
Presented with Berkshire Roots
May 4, 2022
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Dispensaries
Thoughtfully formulated, high-quality products that meet your everyday medical marijuana needs
With all the options available to today’s medical marijuana consumers, navigating the landscape can be confusing, especially if you’re new to the scene. Founded by three women from the Peckham family, Westchester-based Etain offers diverse formulations of its four product lines—Dolce (the lowest THC-to-CBD ratio), Mezzo, Balance, and Forte—that allow precise dosing, multiple options for time of onset, and the right balance of terpenes to satisfy every need.
Presented with Etain
Apr 20, 2022
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Science & Wellness
An Excerpt from Philip H. Farber's "High Magick: A Guide to Cannabis in Ritual & Mysticism"
An excerpt from Philip H. Farber's "High Magick: A Guide to Cannabis in Ritual & Mysticism," a guide to using cannabis safely and effectively in spiritual settings.
By Philip H. Farber
Apr 6, 2022
Tags: Science & Wellness Marijuana Meditation Magic
Dispensaries
A guide to seasonal outdoor enjoyment after your next stop to Canna Provisions dispensary
With the blossom-filled days of spring just around the corner, most of us are ready to break out of winter hibernation and start planning those warm-weather adventures once again. From farm visits to hiking trails and botanical gardens, the rolling hills of the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts offer plenty of opportunities for rejuvenation and wellness. For Berkshires-bound visitors, here are three favorite outdoor activities for spring that pair perfectly with the chilled out vibes you’ll get after a stop for a cannabis pick-me-up at Canna Provisions dispensary in Lee.
Presented with Canna Provisions
Mar 24, 2022
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Dispensaries
While cultivation of the cannabis flower may be the part of industry that gets the most attention, production is where the flower truly comes to life. At The Pass, a vertically integrated grower and producer of adult-use recreational cannabis products based in Sheffield, Massachusetts, the kitchen team is led by Tara Patruno, whose culinary background helps her team deliver the highest potential of the plant.
Presented with The Pass
Mar 23, 2022
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Cannabis Recipes
Try This Easy Recipe from Canna Provisions’ CEO Meg Sanders
As far as cannabis-infused recipes go, canna butter is right up there as one of the quickest, easiest, and most approachable. And since all good edible things start with butter, this recipe is your secret weapon for making all sorts of cannabis-infused baked goods, no bake bites, or simply to slather on top of bread, biscuits, or any other carby vehicle where butter is usually employed to make things better.
Presented with Canna Provisions
Mar 11, 2022
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Legislation
A Conversation with Thomas Winstanley of Theory Wellness
Thomas Winstanley, VP of Marketing for Theory Wellness, talks about the state of the marijuana ecosystem in Massachusetts, the ongoing rollout of marijuana legalization in New York, and what repercussions federal legalization might have on craft cannabis.
By Brian K. Mahoney
Mar 9, 2022
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Cultivation
Emilyn Bona and Amy Goss are helping pave the way for more women growers to join the legal recreational cannabis industry
While the legal recreational cannabis industry has become known as a haven for women entrepreneurs and leaders in traditional white collar fields, cannabis cultivation (like its farming relations) has long lagged behind when it comes to gender parity. That’s why Emilyn Bona and Amy Goss, two women cultivators at the Berkshires-based, vertically integrated recreational cannabis company, The Pass, are so passionate about creating a meaningful space at the company for women who want to grow.
Presented with The Pass
Mar 3, 2022
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Dispensaries
Keep a pep in your step until spring comes with products from Canna Provisions
Some people may spend these last weeks of winter soaking in the snow-covered slopes, but many of us just find ourselves waiting impatiently for the first signs of spring. Until warmer days are here again (and with them, all that mood-boosting Vitamin D), many cannabis connoisseurs are actually turning to their favorite plant for a little mid-winter pick-me-up that energizes and uplifts instead of locking them to the couch.
Presented with Canna Provisions
Mar 1, 2022
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It’s high time Chronogram made a newsletter about marijuana. Stay in the know with the latest on dispensary openings, industry news, cultivation tips, and more as we cover the emerging cannabis scene in New York and the Northeast. Welcome to High Society.
