The Ridgefield Board of Selectmen is looking to start setting up public information sessions about marijuana sales.  The Board previously said they would do so after the first of the year and are currently looking at the February meeting calendar. 

When Connecticut legalized recreational use of cannabis, it was left up to local leaders to determine how their communities would approach retail sales.  First Selectman Rudy Marconi says they will likely set up separate nights for presentations from those for and those against so they don't have arguments to back and forths, and so residents can learn more. 

Selectman Sean Connelly noted that people attending the meetings likely won't change their minds based on what they hear. 

Connecticut municipalities can either take no action, allow establishments with regulations, ban them, or impose a temporary moratorium.  When medical marijuana was approved in Connecticut, Ridgefield put a temporary pause on facilities, and later banned them.