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September 25, 2013 I Volume 7 I Issue 18 Zoning Bulletin <br />use." Reportedly, the proposed zoning ordinance amendment "would allow <br />medical marijuana dispensaries in most higher -density areas of the city, '( <br />including the downtown and primary commercial/industrial corridors." <br />Without the zoning restrictions, medical marijuana dispensaries could locate <br />anywhere in the city, except for within 500 feet of a school, day care center, or <br />facility in which children commonly congregate. Municipalities in Mas- <br />sachusetts are not allowed to ban medical marijuana facilities. <br />Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette; www.telegram.com <br />NEW JERSEY <br />The Florence Township Council has adopted a new ordinance that aims "to <br />permit renewable energy facilities in appropriate locations in the township in a <br />way that is consistent with the Florence Township Master Plan and state <br />legislation, to facilitate development of alternative forms of energy production <br />and to minimize potential land use conflicts and potential negative impacts as- <br />sociated with such facilities on surrounding properties, according to the <br />ordinance." <br />Source: www.centraljersey.com <br />WYOMING <br />Reportedly, "two bills that would push more public notices onto the Internet <br />and reduce the frequency with which some items appear in local newspapers _ <br />will be sponsored by the Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivi- <br />sions Interim Committee. They are expected to be filed for the 2014 legislative <br />session, which begins Feb. 10." <br />Source: Wyoming Tribune Eagle; www.wyomingnews.com <br />12 ©2013 Thomson Reuters <br />