Norway to accept applications for marijuana businesses | News, Sports, Jobs


NORWAY — The Norway City Council on Monday passed a resolution detailing the process for accepting, evaluating and approving applications to operate marijuana businesses within city limits.

The resolution was removed from the June 21 agenda after the council struck growing facilities and microbusinesses from its marijuana ordinance, as the resolution contained several references to such operations. Additionally, the city needed more time to refine the rubric for evaluating the businesses.

The city is allowing up to two processors and retailers.

The council approved the rewritten resolution 3-2, with Mayor Candy Brew and council member Bret Kraemer opposed.

“At this time, I’m not for the marijuana business,” Brew said.

Brew said her decision was difficult and apologized to the public, the council and city attorney Grant Carlson for reversing her earlier position.

While Michigan voters in 2018…

Read more…