Meet CAC Taunton's Cultivation Technician, Danzel!
Name: Danzel
Hometown: Boston, MA
Years in Cannabis: One
Role at CAC: Cultivation Technician
Favorite movies: The Lord of The Rings (all three), Pulp Fiction, A Goofy Movie
Pets?: Two cats. One overly-affectionate, plump, grey tabby/munchkin and a shy tuxedo cat.
What is your cannabis origin story?
I was 21 years old in a friend of a friend’s garage and a water pipe was passed around. Conversation and hearty giggles ensued and were then followed by the most incredible trip to Burger King. Never before had a Whopper, Strawberry Fanta, battered fries, and an Oreo shake been so satisfying.
What did you do before this and how did it prepare you for your role today?
Before this job, I worked as a cook, a mail carrier, and as an aquarist. All three of these jobs taught me to be organized, detail-oriented, and efficient.
What is your strain of choice?
Jilly Bean is definitely my favorite smelling strain. The smell reminds me of vanilla, freshly tilled soil, but I haven’t yet had the opportunity to try any of it.
What is your favorite edible?
My favorite type of edibles are drinkables, e.g. thc infused lemonade, but I am a big fan of any edible that contains THC along with auxiliary cannabinoids.
Favorite delivery method?
Edibles, I enjoy the anticipation followed by the gradual realization that I have arrived in a happy place.
What is the most interesting thing you’ve learned about cannabis recently?
That founding fathers including; Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington cultivated and used hemp products.
What do you do for fun?
I enjoy going for bike rides, hiking, watching anime and cinema, traveling, finding new music, and gaming (both board and video.) I am currently enjoying making my way through the Harry Potter book series for the first time.
Do you have any hobbies or collections?
I have collections of hot sauces, Yu-gi-oh cards, retro video games, Absinthe, and minerals. My main hobby is gathering music for a mixtape I make every summer of the best music I've found throughout the previous year.
Where do you go to learn more about cannabis?
My main source of new cannabis knowledge is my co-workers, but I have purchased books that are helping me expand my cannabis cultivation knowledge.
What is the coolest new cannabis-related gadget you’ve seen recently?
Stone pipes, I was not aware of their existence.
What’s your favorite CAC product right now?
I found the 5mg Chroma mints to be very convenient.
What do you like most about working at CAC?
I like that I work with a group of very passionate, knowledgeable, relatable, and genuine people who consistently find ways to improve upon themselves and the product we produce.
CAC Taunton's Monthly Playlist is Live!
CAC patients, and friends- have you been curious on what our team has been jamming to? We are officially launching our monthly playlist, with this month’s theme being Home for the Holiday’s! Did we miss any of your favorites? Comment and let us know your vibes.
New Financial Hardship Discount Requirements from the CCC
How can I receive a financial hardship discount?
In order to be compliant with the the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, CAC requires verification including one of the following documents in order to obtain a hardship discount:
Official MassHealth acceptance letter for the current year, or official MassHealth re-determination letter for the current year (we do not accept MassHealth Managed Care or official MassHealth cards)
SSI benefit verification letter for the current year (Social Security Disability Insurance benefit does not qualify)
State or federal tax return from this year or last year, including all attachments; or
SNAP Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) statement from the current year (submitting your Department of Transitional Assistance card is not sufficient documentation for a fee waiver approval).
TILT Holdings Announces up to US $35M Shareholder Backed Financing
“TILT Holdings Inc. (“TILT” or the “Company”) (CSE: TILT) (OTCQB: TLLTF), a foundational technology cannabis platform comprised of assets to support brands worldwide, today announced that it has closed a private placement (the “Financing”) of up to US$35 million of senior secured notes (the “Notes”) from a syndicate consisting of existing shareholders and new investors (the “Financing Syndicate”). The first close was $25.6M. Any further closing of up to $9.4M would take place within 45 days, subject to approvals from both the Company and the Financing Syndicate. Mark Scatterday, the Company’s Interim CEO, and other insiders participated in the Financing.”
Read full press release: https://investors.tiltholdings.com/press-releases/detail/70/tilt-holdings-announces-up-to-us-35m-shareholder-backed
Taunton Gazette: Mozzone Boulevard facility first in Taunton to get retail marijuana license
“The sale of recreational, retail marijuana in the city is one step closer to becoming something real.
“I think it was historic,” said Glenn McElfresh, referring to the 9-to-1 vote taken by the City Council on Tuesday night to approve a license to operate a retail-pot business on Mozzone Boulevard.
McElfresh, who describes himself as compliance officer for Commonwealth Alternative Care, was one of a handful of representatives of the company who sat down with the council’s police and license committee.
The full council later in the evening voted to approve the first-of-its-kind license request…