Council approves Clubhouse Cannabis medical marijuana retail license after public hearing

The council opened and closed a public hearing on a medical marijuana retail license for Clubhouse Cannabis and then approved the license.

An owner who identified himself as Mike (Speaker 11) told the council the business is a local owner-operated shop that takes part in community barbecues and other events and that he was not aware of any problems at the store. "We really enjoy doing business here in town," he said.

After routine questions and noting the usual recusals, the council moved and seconded approval; the chair announced the result as six in favor and one abstention. The license will allow Clubhouse Cannabis to operate as a medical marijuana retail business subject to licensing conditions and applicable town regulations.

The council also handled several routine permits and contract renewals on the same agenda, including the pole permit for Central Maine Power and renewal of a planning services contract with Northstar Planning.