SOUTHWICK — It was announced that Pioneer Valley Trading Co., one of two cannabis retailers chosen by the Select Board to open in town, had been approved for a provisional license from the Cannabis Control Commission, the first step needed to open.
“We’re nothing but smiles,” said Pioneer Valley’s Chief Executive Officer and owner Michael Albert on Wednesday one day after he and partner Jason Fiore appeared before the Planning Board during a scheduled public hearing required when requesting a special permit.
The issuance of a special permit is required by the CCC before it can begin the multi-step process to grant a full license to Pioneer Valley to open.
