Can Marijuana Influence The Boston Culture?

Hello All. 

Just a thought to start with: I hope everyone had a nice, safe, and eventful 4/20 last week,  I think everyone is finally coming down from their high.  My main thought last week was: “wow this is going to be the last 4/20 in the state where all of the marijuana was purchased on the black market (illegally).  Think about it, next year during this time there will be retail shops over the state where it can be purchased.  From a marketer perspective, I think those shops are going to advertise for 4/20 immensely.  Weed promotions and discounts on all paraphernalia in honor of the stoner’s holiday. 

The other day, major national magazine Rolling Stone, published an article titled “The Rolling Stone Guide to Legal Pot: Massachusetts”.  I urge everyone to check this article out. Specifically focus on this quote:

“Lobster rolls, a baseball game at Fenway and some locally grown cannabis? Starting July 1st, 2018, Massachusetts will be your one-stop destination for all three. After decriminalizing personal pot possession in small amounts in 2008 and legalizing medical marijuana in 2013, in 2016, Bay State voters finally approved a ballot measure that legalized recreational cannabis. It has taken a bit of time to sort out all of the regulations and policies surrounding it, but now, almost two years later, the state is close to opening its first legal recreational dispensaries. In only a few short months, both residents and tourists alike will be able to legally enjoy a range of dispensaries, cafés and other enticing cannabis-related offerings. So what will happen on July 1st? Anyone 21-plus will be able to visit a dispensary walk inside, peruse a menu and order a couple grams, a few joints, or even an ounce of their favorite strain.”

Just looking at that first line, that could now be the culture for Boston, and considering marijuana’s growing popularity and more importantly, acceptance, marijuana is forseen to make a major splash in the city.

The full article is right here: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/the-rolling-stone-guide-to-legal-pot-massachusetts-w519336