Massachusetts cities and towns may not ban medical marijuana dispensaries, according to a ruling issued Wednesday by the state attorney general’s office, but they will be allowed to adopt temporary moratoriums, gaining time to craft local rules for regulating the facilities.
The attorney general’s rulings was issued as communities await proposed state regulations, slated to be released later this month, that many hope will clarify mounting questions about local oversight of the dispensaries.

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Great job Marsha.
You can't seem to see the DNC members stealing the state blind..... but you spring into action to make sure the stoners can get their weed.
(even you libs understand this isn't about medical assistance.... visit any town in california to see what its really about - Dr Kush writing scripts on the sidewalk )
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All of these towns already have people selling marijuana -
Sick or not sick, the trade continues. Street level dealers sell to most anyone. A legal store makes it harder for them to do business, stands behind the quality of the product., frees up law enforcement. Stop sending people to the penetentiary for a little weed.
You're delusional. Take a look at the stats of pot abuse among young people in CA and CO since implementing legalizing pot use. Better ramp up the rehab centers. Oh wait, there's another growth industry for MA!
Hey, I think you guys forgot to reference the Attorney General in the body of the story. I don't think you can cite Coakley in the headline without continuing with her full name and title in the story. Otherwise, keep up the great work!