On June 9, the Foxborough Select Board voted to prohibit cannabis deliveries within town limits, making Foxborough one of the communities opting out of the state’s newly passed expanded cannabis dispensary delivery program.
Here’s what happened and what it means for so many Baystayers looking to access legal cannabis.
Massachusetts Legalizes Recreational Cannabis
Back in 2016, Massachusetts voters approved recreational cannabis through a ballot initiative, making the Commonwealth one of the first states on the East Coast to legalize adult-use cannabis.
From the beginning, the law gave municipalities a significant amount of local control. Cities and towns could decide whether to allow recreational cannabis businesses within their borders, and many chose to prohibit retail dispensaries altogether.
As a result, legal cannabis access has varied widely across the state. While some communities embraced dispensaries, others opted out, leaving residents to travel elsewhere to make purchases.
That balance between statewide legalization and local decision-making continues to shape cannabis policy today.
Cannabis Dispensary Delivery in Massachusetts
Massachusetts took another major step forward in 2020 when the Cannabis Control Commission finalized regulations allowing licensed cannabis delivery businesses to begin operating.
The first delivery operators launched in 2021, giving adults 21 and older the option to have legal cannabis delivered directly to their homes.
Initially, however, delivery companies faced an important limitation.
If a municipality prohibited adult-use cannabis retailers, licensed delivery operators generally could not deliver in those areas. Even though cannabis and cannabis delivery were legal statewide, residents in many “ban towns” were still excluded from the convenience of home delivery.
An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth’s Cannabis Laws
In 2024, Governor Maura Healey signed H.5350, An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth’s Cannabis Laws, one of the most significant updates to Massachusetts cannabis legislation since legalization.
The law addressed several long-standing issues affecting both consumers and cannabis businesses.
Cannabis Dispensary Limits
Recreational cannabis consumers can now purchase up to 2 ounces per day. The previous limit was only a single ounce.
Increased Business License Cap for Dispensaries
Cannabis businesses were also given more freedom in how they operate. A single retailer can now hold up to 6 licenses from the original 3. This lift in regulation allows the state’s most successful cannabis entrepreneurs to expand operations.
Cannabis Control Commission Restructure
The legislation also reorganized portions of the Cannabis Control Commission to improve governance and strengthen oversight of the state’s rapidly evolving cannabis industry. Massachusetts’ 5-member CCC was dissolved and restructured to hold 3 governor-approved members.
Changes to Medical Marijuana Operators
Medical cannabis businesses also received updated regulatory guidance designed to streamline operations while continuing to serve registered patients safely and effectively. In the past, medical dispensaries had to grow their own weed. That has changed, allowing these businesses to outsource production.
Cannabis Delivery Restrictions Lifted
Perhaps the most noticeable change for consumers involved cannabis delivery.
Under the new law, municipalities that prohibit retail dispensaries no longer automatically prohibit licensed delivery services.
Instead, towns must now take affirmative action if they wish to ban cannabis deliveries.
This seemingly small policy shift opened the door for licensed delivery companies to serve many Massachusetts communities that previously had no legal delivery options.
Cannabis Dispensary Delivery Expands in Massachusetts
For many residents, the updated law represents a significant expansion of cannabis access. Communities without retail dispensaries can now receive deliveries unless local officials vote to opt out.
While most newly eligible communities have remained open to delivery, local governments still retain the authority to prohibit deliveries if they choose.
Foxborough became one of those communities.
Foxborough Select Board Bans Cannabis Delivery
On June 9, the Foxborough Select Board voted to prohibit licensed cannabis deliveries within town limits.
According to the meeting record, there was no public input from residents during the discussion. There was also no input presented from the Foxborough Police Department before the Board reached its decision.
As a result, licensed cannabis delivery companies are currently unable to deliver to addresses within Foxborough despite recent statewide legislation expanding delivery access elsewhere.
The decision highlights an important aspect of Massachusetts cannabis law: while legalization establishes statewide rules, local governments continue to play a meaningful role in determining how cannabis businesses operate within their communities.
Your Voice Matters
Cannabis policy doesn’t stop once a law is passed.
Many of the decisions that affect consumers happen at the local level, through Select Boards, City Councils, Planning Boards, and other municipal meetings.
Whether you support or oppose cannabis delivery, participating in these conversations helps ensure local officials hear directly from the people their decisions affect.
Community feedback can provide valuable perspectives on convenience, public safety, local business opportunities, and consumer access.
When residents participate, local government has a better understanding of how policies impact everyday life.
How to Get Involved
If you’d like to have a voice in future cannabis policy decisions, there are several ways to get involved.
Attend local City Hall or Select Board meetings where cannabis regulations are discussed. Public meetings often include opportunities for residents to comment before decisions are made.
You can also contact your state legislators to share your perspective on cannabis policy and other issues affecting your community. Use the official House of Representatives representative lookup tool to identify your elected officials by ZIP code.
Sharing your views respectfully on social media can also help encourage informed community discussion and raise awareness about upcoming meetings or policy changes.
Finally, remember that local elections matter. Voting in municipal elections helps shape the leadership responsible for making decisions about cannabis policy in your community.
Cannabis Delivery From Lucky Green Ladies
Although Lucky Green Ladies is currently unable to deliver to Foxborough because of the town’s decision, we’re excited that recent changes to Massachusetts law have allowed us to expand service to additional communities that previously lacked legal delivery access.
We now proudly serve customers in:
- Wrentham
- Raynham
- Easton
- Norfolk
- Assonet
- Freetown
- East Bridgewater
- West Bridgewater
If you’re located in one of these newly eligible communities, it’s never been easier to enjoy licensed cannabis delivered directly to your door.
Browse our menu, discover trusted brands, and experience the convenience of Massachusetts cannabis delivery with Lucky Green Ladies.
Lucky Green Ladies Recretaional Cannabis Dispensary Delivery serves communities around Kingston, NY (where we operate a physical dispensary), and most of Massachusetts’ Bristol County and parts of Plymouth and Norfolk County. 
