--- title: "Major Hearing: Marijuana Research Facility at Sr. Center" description: Community meeting on October 2, 2025, at Franklin Sr Center to discuss the proposed Marijuana Research Facility, its impact, for Franklin residents. image: https://420intel.com/hubfs/lee-bernd-94QHlUfwXpY-unsplash.jpg --- [![420intel.com](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2016-1.png?width=300&height=162&name=Asset%2016-1.png "420intel.com")](https://420intel.com) - [Home](https://420intel.com) - [Advertise](https://420intel.com/advertise) - [Directory](https://420intel.com/directory) - [Topics](https://420intel.com/blog) - [Recreational News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - [Business News](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-business-news) - [Politics](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-politics) - [Technology](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-technology-news) - [Research](https://420intel.com/tag/medical-cannabis-news) - [Contact](https://420intel.com/contact-us) - [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/420intel) - [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/420-intel/) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://x.com/420intel) - [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/420intel) ### Press ESC to close [![420intel.com](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2016-1.png?width=300&height=162&name=Asset%2016-1.png "420intel.com")](https://420intel.com) - [Home](https://420intel.com) - [Advertise](https://420intel.com/advertise) - [Directory](https://420intel.com/directory) - [Topics](https://420intel.com/blog) - [Recreational News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - [Business News](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-business-news) - [Politics](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-politics) - [Technology](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-technology-news) - [Research](https://420intel.com/tag/medical-cannabis-news) - [Contact](https://420intel.com/contact-us) - [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/420intel) - [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/420-intel/) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://x.com/420intel) - [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/420intel) # Major Hearing: Marijuana Research Facility at Sr. Center - [![Buzz](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png?width=80&height=80&name=Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png) Buzz](https://420intel.com/blog/author/buzz) - [Cannabis Technology News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/cannabis-technology-news) - 30 September 2025 Franklin residents will soon have the chance to learn more about a proposed **Marijuana Research Facility** coming to town. Hennep Cultivation LLC has scheduled a Community Outreach Meeting on **Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 4:30 PM** at the Franklin **Sr Center**, located at 10 Daniel McCahill Street. The meeting will discuss the proposed **Marijuana Research Facility** at 160 Grove Street, Franklin, MA, and give the public an opportunity to ask questions. The choice of the **Sr Center** for this gathering is intentional—it provides a familiar, accessible location for community members to learn about the potential impact of a **Marijuana Research Facility** in Franklin. Local residents, especially seniors who often use the **Sr Center**, will hear firsthand how research operations differ from traditional cannabis businesses. What is a Marijuana Research Facility? In Massachusetts, a **Marijuana Research Facility** is a licensed establishment overseen by the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC). Unlike dispensaries, a **Marijuana Research Facility** focuses exclusively on cultivating or acquiring cannabis for the purpose of conducting scientific studies. This might involve testing marijuana products, studying their effects, or developing new methods of cultivation. Entities eligible to run a **Marijuana Research Facility** include academic institutions, nonprofit corporations, or domestic corporations authorized to operate in Massachusetts. Importantly, a **Marijuana Research Facility** cannot sell marijuana products to consumers. Its sole mission is research. Why Hold the Meeting at the Sr Center? The **Sr Center** is more than just a meeting space—it’s a hub for community engagement. Hosting the outreach session at the **Sr Center** ensures that older adults, who may have unique questions or concerns about cannabis research, have easy access to information. Many Franklin residents are already familiar with the **Sr Center**, making it an ideal place to foster transparency about the proposed **Marijuana Research Facility**. Research and Regulation Operating a **Marijuana Research Facility** requires not only a CCC license but also specific research permits for each project. Research involving human participants must be reviewed by an Institutional Review Board to ensure safety and compliance.   Community Involvement For Franklin, the proposed **Marijuana Research Facility** represents innovation and potential economic benefits. The upcoming discussion at the **Sr Center** will help answer questions and clear up misconceptions. Whether you’re a senior citizen attending programs at the **Sr Center** or a local resident curious about cannabis science, the October 2 meeting is a key opportunity to learn more. By combining transparency with education, Franklin’s outreach at the **Sr Center** ensures residents have a voice in shaping the future of cannabis research.   [by Franklin Observer](https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/336384/hearing-marijuana-research-facility-sr-center-thursday)   [Cannabis Technology News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/cannabis-technology-news) ![Buzz](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png?width=200&height=200&name=Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png) #### [Buzz](https://420intel.com/blog/author/buzz) At 420 Intel, we cover cannabis legalization news throughout the world, offer reliable information for cannabis business owners, detail technological advances that impact the marijuana industry, cover marijuana rallies from across the globe, and everything in between. - - - [Cannabis Politics](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/cannabis-politics) [![$13M Cannabis web tied to Maine Law Enforcement](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/$13M%20Cannabis%20web%20tied%20to%20Maine%20Law%20Enforcement.png?width=550&height=395&name=$13M%20Cannabis%20web%20tied%20to%20Maine%20Law%20Enforcement.png)](https://420intel.com/blog/13m-cannabis-web-tied-maine-law-enforcement) - [Admin](https://420intel.com/blog/author/admin) - 7 March 2024 #### [$13M Cannabis web tied to Maine Law Enforcement](https://420intel.com/blog/13m-cannabis-web-tied-maine-law-enforcement) ## In Franklin County, Maine, four law enforcement officers and several city officials are accused of... 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