The Newton Town Council approved the Carpet Gallery building located at 117 Water Street to be the location for cannabis shop, Newton DB, LLC. Town Manager Thomas S. Russo Jr. said the LLC is required to pay $2,500 to the town, complete the municipal application and be approved by the Land Use Board.
The council members approved Resolution #88-2022, issuing a cannabis class 5 license for a retail cannabis business to Newton CB, LLC.
A pair of ordinances allow for this business in Newton. Town Ordinance 2021-12 was adopted on June 28, 2021 and Town Ordinance 2021-13 on July 12, 2021 creating the new zoning code to allow adult-use cannabis businesses to operate under certain conditions and only in certain areas of the town.
According to resolution 88-2022, Newton’s zoning code does not limit the number of Class 5 Cannabis retailer licenses allowed to operate within the town. There are certain zoning districts within the town in which cannabis businesses can operate. They are subject to specific conditions and standards.