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The committee began reviewing amendments to the city’s marijuana-establishment ordinance after a court judgment struck the existing section. Members focused on reducing buffer zones and revisiting primary-use restrictions, while noting that a 500-foot school buffer is required by state law.
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No new ordinance was adopted. The committee discussed whether Malden should loosen some local restrictions on marijuana businesses while continuing to consider nearby land uses, including daycares, residences, and substance-abuse centers, through special permits. The committee plans to hear additional zoning guidance from city staff, and Councillor Colon Hayes will seek an ethics opinion about a potential conflict involving a campaign donation.
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