THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Page 3 Marijuana cultivation, manufacturing and retail business proposed for Eastern Ave. By Barbara Taormina T he Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission (CLEC) voted to move Craft Cultivation Group forward in the city’s retail marijuana licensing process. Robert Heffernan and his family hope to transform their building at 1130 Eastern Ave., which many may know as the JRM recycling plant, into a marijuana cultivation, manufacturing and retail operation. The next step for the Heffernans will be a community outreach meeting to present their plan to the neighborhood. The Heffernans first presented their proposal to the commission in August and it didn’t go well. Members of the commission felt their plan had a lot of loose ends and missing details. Some commission members were willing to consider the cultivation aspect of their proposal but opposed the retail piece of the business. But Craft Cultivation was one of three marijuana licensing applicants who were invited back to present revised business plans, and the second time around the Heffernans won the unanimous support of the commission. It’s always helpful when the chief of police makes the motion to approve a marijuana business proposal, and during the latest round of discussions, Police Chief Kevin Molis was the first member of the commission to voice support for Craft Cultivation. “Their presentation hit all the areas that needed to be hit,” said Molis, addJoin Us For Traditional Thanksgiving TURKEY DAY DINNER With All The Fixins You’ll Love Jack’s! Bring Your Appetite! Make Your Reservations Early 781-388-0005 ing that the group acknowledged the deficiencies of their first presentation to the commission. “They have knowledge of the industry, knowledge of the product, knowledge of the sources,” said Molis. “I felt confident they were in this for the right reasons.” The Heffernans are planning a complete renovation of their 12,500-square-foot building to accommodate an 11,000-square-foot cultivation area, a 1,900-square-foot manufacturing space where they will produce their own branded cannabis products and a 1,200-square-foot retail area. Jamie Crumb, who has six years of experience running a mariEASTERN AVE. | SEE PAGE 22 AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Get Your Vehicle Winter Ready! OIL CHANGE SPECIAL Up to 5 Quarts of Oil (Most Vehicles) Includes FREE Brake Inspection & Safety Check Only $24.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2011 FORD F-150 CREW CAB Platinum Package, 4X4, Loaded, Every Option, Clean Title, Only 99K Miles, Trades Welcome! WORKING LUXURY $18,900 Easy Financing Available! 2006 PONTIAC TORRENT 4X4, All Wheel Drive for the Winter, Only 43K Original Miles, Excellent Condition, Clean Title! BEAUTIFUL BLUE $4,900 781-321-8841 1236 Eastern Ave • Malden EddiesAutotech.com We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! 655 Eastern Avenue Malden Jacksinmalden.com Happy Thanksgiving To All!
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