Marshfield: Zoning Board Approves Plans for Route 139 Retail Marijuana Dispensary

by | Sep 23, 2020 | News

The Marshfield Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously granted a special permit and site plan approval for a recreational marijuana dispensary on Route 139.

Frozen 4 is proposing a retail and cultivation facility at 985 Plain Street – the current Buckles & Boards Ski Shop. The ZBA conducted hearings since March, and visited the proposed site in August.

During deliberation, traffic impacts were a concern for the board.

Attorney Steven Guard says they can handle lines with more than 120 parking spots on site. They would be willing to pay for the design and installation costs for a traffic light at the School Street intersection.

“I was at the Town Meeting when we allowed cannabis in the town, and I’ve been for this,” said board member Richard Murphy during deliberation. “I’m kind of struggling here, because I see the need and want for recreational marijuana. I really find that light is important. Without having a drop-dead date when that light comes in, I’m at a crossroads.”

Guard said as part of the process with MassDOT, they need approval from the ZBA. Those next steps can now move forward.

Attorneys from the law firm Driscoll and Gibson were the only opposition, citing traffic as a major concern. Don Gibson requested that Frozen 4 not be allowed to open until that light was installed. After lengthy deliberation, the board did not include that condition.

As part of the special permit approval, the board added the condition that the applicants pay for police details during the opening phase. A right-turn only would be in effect from Lone Street onto Plain Street until the traffic light is installed. The special permit cannot be transferred without ZBA approval.

Frozen 4 was granted a provisional license from the Cannabis Control Commission and entered into a host community agreement with Marshfield.

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