NETA’s $12.50 Eighths — NETA Northampton is running one of the best flower deals in Western MA right now. Their Lokal 1/8 is just $12.50 (down from $25), and Select Float eighths start at $12.60 (down from $45). No catch, no limits stated. If you’re looking to stock up on budget flower without sacrificing quality, this is it. Walk-ins welcome at 118 Conz St in Northampton.

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Canna Provisions (Holyoke): Sour Diesel Value Zip — $15/eighth, $55/half oz, $115/oz. Sativa, 25.75% THC. While supplies last.

Zaza Green (Springfield): Wake and Bake Bundle — 3 pre-rolls + coffee for $21. Must purchase before noon. Strains from Four20, Perpetual, and Therapy.

Dreamer Cannabis (Southampton): Weekly specials on premium flower and pre-rolls. Known for consistently competitive pricing across Western MA.

Social Consumption Is Now Legal in Massachusetts — As of January 2, 2026, regulations allowing on-site cannabis consumption at licensed venues are officially in effect. Massachusetts is the first state in New England to permit cannabis cafes and consumption lounges. No venues are licensed yet, but municipalities can now opt in.

Legislators Negotiating Cannabis Reform — A panel began hashing out details on overhauling the Cannabis Control Commission and potentially doubling the personal possession limit from 1 oz to 2 oz. Both House and Senate versions would shrink the CCC from 5 members to 3.

Cannabis Control Commission Public Meeting — January 29, 2026. Virtual/Boston. Free and open to the public. Check the CCC calendar for time and access details.

Massachusetts just became the first state in New England to allow regulated social cannabis consumption. As of January 2, three new license types make cannabis cafes and consumption lounges legally possible. While no venues are licensed yet, Western MA’s Northampton — long a cannabis-friendly pioneer — could be among the first to see these new social spaces open.

This week’s paid issue includes 15+ verified deals from 11 dispensaries, 8 news items with full analysis, a spotlight on the new social consumption regulations and what they mean for Western MA, research on cannabis benefits vs. risks from recent peer-reviewed studies, and the full events calendar.