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Charlton Residents Up In Arms Over Marijuana Mega-Facility

May 30, 2018

The central Massachusetts town of about 13,000 would host a 400,000-square-foot marijuana-growing facility on 94 acres that would eventually grow to 1.2 million square feet, according to a deal worked out between the town’s Board of Selectmen and Valley Green Grow.

Town officials tout the potential revenue from the $100 million facility, but selectmen got an earful from residents worried about the smell, traffic, and negative effect on property values, according to MassLive.com.

Selectmen say they may consider rescinding their vote to enter into an agreement with the nonprofit company. They haven’t yet signed a contract.

The property is currently occupied by Charlton Orchards.