Police 'Closely Monitoring' Traffic As Recreational Pot Shop Opens In Hudson
HUDSON (CBS) – Authorities are ready for large crowds at Wednesday's opening of a new recreational marijuana dispensary in Hudson. Police say they'll be "closely monitoring the flow of traffic" around Temescal Wellness on Coolidge Street.
Temescal, which already operates as a medical marijuana store, is the ninth recreational pot shop to open in Massachusetts since November.
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"Our officers will be actively participating in today's dispensary opening to ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible," Hudson Chief Michael Burks said in a statement. "We'll also be evaluating the flow of traffic throughout the day to determine whether any modifications may be needed to maintain safety and improve traffic conditions."
Customers must park at a satellite parking lot at 62 Packard Street. They are limited to buying one-eighth of an ounce of flower, two half grams of pre-rolled joints and one vape pen or cartridge.
Temescal also has a recreational marijuana location in Pittsfield.