ZBA renews cannabis permit, limits pods to concrete pad
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to renew a cannabis manufacturer's special permit at 3 River Road, limiting its seven pods to the existing concrete pad.
Zoning Board · Meeting of August 6, 2026
WHATELY — The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to renew a cannabis manufacturer's special permit at 3 River Road, limiting its seven pods to the existing concrete pad. Chair Debra Carney and members Roger Lipton and Robert Smith took part in the hearing on Medical Conditions Treatment Centers, Inc.'s five-year renewal. Members rejected a cap on pod count and a square-footage limit, and the permit now requires pods to stay on the pad and follow the fire chief's spacing guidelines.
A 20-day appeal period follows. The board also accepted Berkshire Design Group's proposal to peer-review Bay State Blasting's amended application at the petitioner's cost, with a report expected within 30 days and a tentative Sept. 3 meeting.
In the full story:
- WHATELY — August 6, 2026 —
- Opening and Mechanics
- Special Permit Renewal at 3 River Road
- Drafting, Signing and Filing Decisions
- Berkshire Design Group Peer Review for Bay State Blasting
- Minutes, Next Meeting and Adjournment
- Who Was There
- Organizations And Documents Referenced
- The complete report: 1,612 words
Source: the Zoning Board meeting of August 6, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript.
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