Town Meeting: Bethel voters approve retail cannabis

BETHEL — Bethel residents green-lighted a retail cannabis operation in town by ballot vote on Tuesday. The article passed, 131-72. 

In a non-binding decision, residents also approved, by 179-20 vote, a $2.5 million bond for capital improvements to the town’s water system. The vote was non-binding because Bethel failed to meet statutory bond notification requirements.

A binding vote will be held Tuesday, April 18.

Number of voters: 172

Number on checklist: n/a

Moderator: Eric Benson

Town Clerk: Pamela Brown

Treasurer: Pamela Brown

Selectboard (3 years):David Eddy

Selectboard (2 years): Lindley Brainard

Lister: Maurice Brigham

Trustee of Public Funds: Eric Benson