MARLBOROUGH – The new owners of a marijuana retail dispensary want to add services and change the shop’s hours.
Attorney James McMahon appeared before the City Council on June 25 on behalf of the applicant, Ralph Aronov of Green Gold Group.
Green Gold Group runs a retail dispensary in Charlton, and it operates a wholesale marijuana growing facility in Central Massachusetts.
The applicant recently took over the former Local Roots shop at 910 Boston Post Road East.
“Local Roots left us a great site,” said McMahon.
He added that Green Gold Group would like to add a new dedicated line for customers seeking medical marijuana, and it is requesting internally illuminated signage.
The shop is also requesting to expand its hours. The shop is currently open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. It wishes to open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Several councilors, including Mark Oram, objected to the change in hours, saying that if Green Gold gets approval, then every marijuana shop will ask for the same.
The council has sent the request to the Urban Affairs Committee.
