NEW BRITIAN, Conn. (WTNH) — A marijuana cultivation site was approved Tuesday in New Britain after a packed meeting where dozens of neighbors voicing their opposition.
The New Britain Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved CCC Construction’s application to turn a former Webster Bank resource center on Slater Road into a cannabis warehouse.
“They voted to approve this because it will have substantial impacts on the grand’s list,” said Jack Benjamin, New Britain’s director of planning and development. “It will prevent a building that is a very unique building and a unique location from becoming blighted and potentially having more detrimental impacts on the neighborhood.”
Some neighbors who live next door to the potential warehouse have been against the idea.
“This is a residential neighborhood and a facility like that doesn’t belong here,” said Judith Boyle, a 50-year resident of the Slater Road neighborhood.
They’re worried about possible traffic and the smell.
“Why should we have to get used to that smell?” said Shelley Vincenzo, a neighbor who spoke during the meeting. “We have established roots in this neighborhood and our health and welfare should not be overlooked just because the city is looking to generate tax revenue.”
Michael Ceccorulli, an attorney for CCC Construction, said the distribution and cultivation…
