Wyman Park and Hampden residents aren’t opposed to the idea of medical marijuana dispensaries coming to Baltimore. They just want to know, why does it have to be in their neighborhood?
Residents aired their grievances – and in some cases, their support – at a public meeting on Wednesday evening at the Keswick Multi-Care Center on W. 40th Street. Also in attendance were city Zoning Administrator Geoffrey Veale, City Council members Mary Pat Clarke and Ed Reisinger, and, to offer some context about the history of medical cannabis, Michael Collins of the pro-pot Drug Policy Alliance.
At issue for the North Baltimore neighborhood is a forthcoming dispensary planned for 3317 Keswick Road, most recently home to the Grand Voyager rock and art store. Clarke said the hopeful dispensary operators have entered into a six-year lease with the property owner.
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