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Board agrees to forward short cannabis moratorium item; discussion touches tax and health points
Summary
The Planning Board briefly reviewed a proposed moratorium on cannabis-related items, discussed tax-capture examples from other states and health concerns, and indicated unanimous consensus to move that small item forward.
The board briefly reviewed a proposed cannabis moratorium (described as the "small one") and discussed why the town might adopt a pause. Members compared tax-capture and public-health experiences from other states, with one member noting Colorado's tax benefits and another noting possible male fertility concerns raised in recent reports.
The board indicated unanimous consent to forward the moratorium item as amended; staff will include it in the packet for further consideration and possible town-meeting scheduling.
