A second non profit entity has asked the Amherst Select Board for a letter of support/non opposition for their medical marijuana facility to be located at 55 University Drive a snowball throw away from another proposed facility at 85 University Drive.
A second non profit entity has asked the Amherst Select Board for a letter of support/non opposition for their medical marijuana facility to be located at 55 University Drive a snowball throw away from another proposed facility at 85 University Drive.
A second non profit entity has asked the Amherst Select Board for a letter of support/non opposition for their medical marijuana facility to be located at 55 University Drive a snowball throw away from another proposed facility at 85 University Drive.
Mass
ALTERNATIVE 1414 Ma Sruser, SrscmerD, MAI 144-1900
Care cer) 21946557
February 5, 2016
and Delivered
‘Town of Amherst Select Board
clo Alisa Brewer (Chait)
Town Hall
4 Boltwood Avenue
Amberst, MA. 01002
RE: Request for Letter of Support/Non Opposition
Dear Ms. Brewer,
Please accept this letter as formal request for Mass Altemative Care, Ine, (MAC) to appear
before you andthe other Select Board members to request a letter of supportnon opposition for
‘ur project to locate an Off-site Medical Marijuana Dispensary (OMMD) at $5 University Drive
as defined inthe Town’s Zoning Bylaw Article 12.32.
‘Attached is an overview of our organization, a copy ofa Letter of Intent (LO to enter into a
lease agreement with 55 University Drive LLC, and our response to the Massachusetts
Department of Public Health Siting Profile Application, Section D: Local Compliance.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding MAC and our proposed OMMD as
we respectflly request an appropriate time to appear before you.
casa oa,
YC
Kevincotes
President’CEO
Mass Altemative Care, Ine.[Mass Alternative Care, Ine.
overview
‘Mas Alternative Care, nc. (°MAC") isa nonprofit corporation organized under Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 180 and would benefit registered qualifying patients once approved to do
soby the Massachusetts Department of Pubic Health "DHDP"). MACis dedicated to improving
the quality of fe ofthe qualifying patiets ofthe Commonweath with debiltating mesic
conditions by providing safe, comfortable, and affordable acess tothe highest qualty medical
Cannabis therapies,
[MAC I currently engaged in DHP'stree-phase application process to become a
[MMTC/ONIMO/RED under 205 CMR 725.000 et. Seq and has tvee (3) icense applications
‘ending. All three aplications have pasted DPH Phase 2 Management & Operations Profile
‘review and have been invited to submit the Phase 3 Sting Profile. We most recenty submitted
‘Sting Profile to locate a dispensary, cultivation & processing facility in the ity of Chicopee and
respectfully cequest the opportunity to locate an Ofte Metical Marijuana Dispensary
(OMMO) inthe Town of Amherst.
‘The state of the artfaclty would provide patient consuitation, education, and treatment with
‘various high qualty medial cannabis therapies in safe, secure, weleoming envionment. The
project, if approved, would create between 8-10 ful ime and 4-6 part-time postions. MAC
‘would be wing to discuss compensating the Town to mitigate any adverse impact ofthe
project through negotiations of ahost community agreement. As MAC would lease its spac, it
ill pay ts proportionate share of property taxes on the total premises.
[MAC has recently completed the City of Chicopee's extensive five month RP process that began
‘on July &th, Our organization was vetted by the Citys ve-member selection committe that
Included that city’s Treasurer, Buléing Commissioner, Health Commissioner, Chief of Police, and
former Director of Community Development. We were selected to negotiate a Host Community
‘Agreement and utmately received alettr of suppor from the Mayor’ office,
\We have contacted with Mlardin Management to produce the highest quality organic medical
‘cannabis at our Chicopee facility. Mlardin currently manages over 600,000 square feet of
‘cultivation space nationwide, We als will employ state ofthe art carbon dioxide extraction
‘technologies to extract the various cannabinoids for development of our diverse menu of
‘alternative medicinal delivery therapies.
Operating Experience:
‘Members of MAC's board of sectors and executive management team ae highly experienced
‘on-proft, healthcare, medical maruana, and business professionals. They have developed and
currently operate similar projects in other jurisdictions and are market leaders in thelr
respective States. MAC's business plan incorporate best practices af each fcity while
‘meting or exceeding OPH regulations for operations and security.Steven White, Chief Operations Officer of MAC, isthe Founder and CEO of Harvest of Tempe, an
‘award winning, state-licensed medial marijuana dispensary in Tempe, AZ
Harvest of Tempe (opened May 2013) wwwharvestoftemps.com
710 West Eliot Road #102 1300 Total Square Feet Dispensary
Tempe, AZ 35284 Employees: 10 fulltime; 5 part ime
‘Site Security Aspeets:
‘rue designing and constructing the Harvest of Tempe aspensary located ina strip maliona
busy stret, Steve worked withthe Tempe Police Department to develop many ofthe physial
security measures.
There area number of exterior adaptations made to ensure safety. On the strip mall exterior,
the surrounding walls, and structure, he directed that No Lokerng” signs be placed every
thiny feet. White there isa short wal between the busy road and the dispensary imiting the
ability of potential threat from driving a vehicle through the masonry exterior wal ofthe
Aispensay, there ae stil concrete bollards behind the bulding protecting the rear and
‘decorative concrete planters in fron of the sulte. Large cameras ae strategically placed at each
comer ofthe strip mall with two bracketing the dispensary entrance. The exterior glassin tinted
s0 that it isnot easy to see nto the dispensary, and tis coated witha fim designed to make the
sass bullet esstant and keep it from shattering if something were to penetrate it
To enter the dispensary, customers passthrough a magnetically lacked door. A greetr/secutty
{guard opens the front door from the inside when a patient approaches the front
oor. Employees are able to access the dispensary with a Key fob. When the dispensary is
closed, theresa large, black scissor gate inches fom the front door and front glass. Once
Inside, the fist thing that a patient or other person sees is a monitor showing thelr image from
‘one ofthe cameras, In addition, the lobby has cameras and a motion sensor. To get fom the
lobby tothe medicine dispensing aes, patients must show their medical-marjuana patient card
and have it verified before an employee uses ake fob fo release a magnetic lock fr adoor
separating the lobby and dispensing area. Once a patient passes trough that door, he or she is
‘met by a Patient Advisor to discuss the type of medlcine needed, in the dispensing rea, there
are more cameras and motion detectors. The employees that work behind the counter inthe
secured area are also covered by cameras, and this area is covered by motion detectors when
the dispensary is closed with the alarm set. Further, panic buttons when activated results inthe
security company immediately alerting the local police department, are strategically placed on
‘the counters and in areas not vsble to the publ
During non-business hours all products containing cannabis ave stored in a masonry vault with
its own footings and metal, protected by cameras, motion sensor, vibration detectors, and
panic buttons. Ouring business hours, most products stored and all product is packaged inthe
vault, which s only accessible with a kay fob. Allcashiskept ina flor safe witha drop slot
Inside the vault. Periodical, management meets withthe Tempe Police Department to
continually revaluate the dispensar's security measures.Nicholas Tamborrino, a MAC Board Member, ithe Founder and Executive Director of Bluepolnt
‘Wellness CT, a state licensed medical maruane dispensary in Branford, CT. Connecticu’s
‘medical mariuana program is one of the Country's mast highly regulated and requires all
ispensary managers tobe state licensed pharmacists. We plan to incorporate tis practice in
‘our Amherst faciity even though t isnot required under DPH regulations.
Bluepoint Wellness CT (opened September 2018) www. bluepointwellnessct.com
{469 East Main Street 1500 Total Square Feet Dispensary
Branford, CT 06405 ‘Employees: 5 fll time; 4 parttime
Security Overview
Bluepoint has extensive security infrastructure and procedures ais failty. Its storefronts
iscreety located inthe rear corner of a large commercial building with other tenants, Securty
‘alarms and cameras are present at every door and window, wth recording occurring both on
Ste and remotely with 20-day backup. Employees are assigned badges and individual security
codes. The facility includes a dures alarm and panic buttons ar located throughout the space.
‘Management, in consultation with the local police department, established its security and
‘emergency procedures
‘Executive Management Team & Board of Directors (Biographies Attache
‘Me. Kevin Collins (resident & Chief Executive Officer Springfield, MA
Current: CEO-Mass Alternative Care, Inc.
‘Mr. Steven M, White, Esa (Chief Operations Officer) Tempe, AZ
Curent: CEO-Harvest of Tempe
Mr. Vincent Cait (Chie Financial Officer) Wilbraham, MA
Current: CEO-Dental Management Innovations
"Mr. Ronald Campurcani (Chief Securty Officer) West Springfield, MA
‘Current: Chief of Polce-West Springfield Police Department
"Mr. David Spannaus (Treasurer) Brookfield, CT
Current: CEO-The Atlante Group CT
"Ms, Heather Andresen (Clerk) Longmeadow, MA
‘Currant: Vie PresdentS0 Funding
Dr. Ronald Paasch, MD (Board Member) Northampton, MA
Current: Owner-Pioneer Spine & Sport Physicians
Mr. Nichola Tamorino, PharmD (Board Member Failed, CT
Current: Executive Diretor-Bluepoint Wellness CT‘Mr. Kevin Collins (President)
‘Current: CEO-Mass Alternative Care, Ine.
Kevin Colin graduated from Tech High Schoo of Springfield, MA in 1968, and earned a
bachelor’s degree in economics at American intematonal College. While attending AIC, he was
so able to afford time to compete on the college's hockey team. His playing creer then
‘transgressed ater graduation tothe Hl, where Kevin payed professionally or the Johnstown
Jets from 1972 to 1974,
Kevin continued sharpening his ality to lead and educate wrth a career In Orving instruction
and late in 1974, transferred his knowledge of evaluation into the Springfield Model Probation
Project asa fulltime Case Manager. By the end in 1977 when he stepped awa, Kevin had
accumulated and managed a caseload of 75 probationers with weekly, biweetly and/or
‘monthly guidance meetings. Along with offering rug and alcohol treatment and counseling
‘sessions, Kevin conducted home visits and family support group meetings, further sharpening
his sks in program implementation and setting the stage for his future in leadership roles,
In 1974, Kovin started the "Western New England School of Officiating” in Enfield,
Connecticut. At the tie, this was the only privately run ice hockey ffcating school in the
United States. He operated the school for 23 years. Each year, 70 students would go through
bis school, many going an to work nthe professional and eastern college leagues. He has
former students still working today at al eves of hockey, including the National Hockey League.
Kevin began his NHL officiting career in September 1977 and spent 28 years working asa
linesman. His career total of 1,968 NHL Regular Season games, and 300 Stanley Cup Playoff
{games whichis fist among American born officals and his totals in bath categories are among
the top ten in NHL history.
{In 2004, Kevin stepped out ofthe skates and into the oie as he was selected to be one of five
Officiating Managers of the NHL, and the fist American to hold this postion. This ole charged
tim with the responsibility of overseeing 75 National Hockey League affclas, oth inesman and
‘aferees. Trough the monitoring of games and written report submission, Kevin was once again
{guiding and constructively ertquing iniduas for improvement an and off the ice. Classroom
‘oversight during Training Camp emphasizing rules, guidelines, and procedures helped him
during evaluations of officials, and ultimately the Selection of minor league staff prospects for
‘promotion to NHL level officials. He is also the longest tenured executive board member inthe
history ofthe National Hockey League Officials Assocation, serving 23 years from 1980-2002,
and the frst American tobe elected as President, whle previous holding every other executive
position. During that time, he was the only maictay on the ciletie bargaining team
negotiating annual employee budget packages of $60:$70 milion,
Locally, Kevin volunteered countless hours to amateur ice hockey inthe Springfield ares. For
‘many Years, he was involved with the Holy Name Hockey Association and a member ofits Board
‘of Directors. Through his NHL contacts, he worked to raise money for amateur ie hockey, and
Jn 2009 and 2010, Kevin coordinated a fre two-day offcating workshop run by top NHL and
college officials inthe New England area a first oftskind in North America. Kevin brings his
passion, leadership, compliance, and team bullding sls to Mase Alternative Cae‘Mr. Steven M. White, Esq (Chief Operations Officer)
(Current: CEO-Harvest of Tempe
Steven White brings a wide range of medical marijuana operations experience and policy
knowledge to our enterprise, Steve is the President and CEO of Randy Taylor Consulting, a
‘management company for wo vertically integrated medical marijuana licenses in Arizona:
Verde Dispensary, Inc (doing busines a Harvest of Tempe) and Byers Dispensary, nc.
‘As president and CEO, Steve le a group that has again begun to reshape an industry. Harvest of
Tempe provices a patient experience unike any me IaUstr. By focusing on patents desites
and working withthe Tempe Palce Department, the ety of Tempe, and Arizona Department of
Health Services, Harvest ha been able to set the standard for a beautiful storefront, patient
safety, patient service and education and consistent and quality medicine. Steve's oversight of
these enterprises include the dispensary, two cultivation facilites, one kitchen that produces @
line of infused products, and a C02 extraction operation with associated refining. Specifically,
Steve i rectly responsible for egal compliance ~ state and local, quality conto, inventory
‘management, employee hiring and training, security, media relations, trade industry
representation, and marketing and advertising
Stove has handled countless media requests for Harvest of Tempe and on behalf of the
Industry. He has recent started a chartabe organization for pediatric cannabis patients called
Harvesting Hope. Harvesting Hope is a SO1c3 that was started when Steve learned about 3 child
With a seizure disorder that wasn't sided by brain surgery. Steve offered to supply the eld with
medicine fee of charge or life. When the cannabis treatments worked, many other families
approached Steve and the dispensary. At that point, Steve realized that there were many
services that these families dd not have proper access to, and Harvesting Hope was one ofthe
‘ways he attempted to remedy the situation. Today, Harvesting Hope Is working to brig families
of children with seizure disorders the resources they are searching fr
Since 2005, Stove also operates White Berberian PLC, a aw firm in Arizona focused on medical
‘marijuana law and policy. He has achieved an AV rating from his peers, representing the highest
rating in legal ability and ethics. Steve graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State's
Honors College with a degree in politica science and minarsin Economics and Philosophy and
competed law schoo! at Washington and Lee School of Law in Virginia. While inlaw schoo,
Steve spent two summers working forthe National Gambling Impact Study Comvmission and also
worked for the Virginia Attorney Genera’ oie.Me. Vincent Cardillo (Chief Financlal Officer)
Current: CEO-Dental Management Innovations
‘CFO Vincent Carlo has worked inthe healthcare industry for over 20 years as an entrepreneur
and business leader inthe dental fel. In the course of his career, he hs acted 3s COO and CEO.
Inhis as role, he managed a company with a budget of $38M, led more than 300 employees,
_and was responsible for over 32 individual dental offices. Vincent started, partnered or acted in
| CSuite ol in three dental groups
start-up, CEO: Owned ana operates 6 oes n massachusers and Connecticut, $5m revenue
= Great Expressions, Northeast Regional Vie President: Company grew from 40 to 90 offices and
from $48 to $100m in 4 years
“DP, COO/Partner: Owned and operated 32 offices in 3 states, $38m revenue. Ranked #14 on
‘the 2014 INC 500 list of fastest growing private companies ~ growth of 12,896%.
Vincent has worked in all areas of medical business operations, including marketing, insurance
bing, HR an legal a5 well as business and medical compliance, including OSCHA and HIPAA,
Vincent has also managed large-scale employee trainings, including customized training
packages for each employee experience level on-the-job Instruction, and ongoing testing and
‘evaluations. He has alsa been responsible forthe creation, introduction and monitoring of
‘employee policies, procedures and protocols. These protocols have helped create a flawless
‘record ensuring adherence to HIPAA guidelines an¢ highly effective patient car,
In each ofthe above companies, Vincent was part ofa leadership team that served hundreds to
‘thousands of patients a week. Vincent's experience with patient care hasincluded working to
‘suppor the operational needs of hundreds of doctors and medical staff. Vincent also prioritizes
patient satisfaction and has implemented satisfaction surveys over the yeas, He believes the
‘operational aspect ofa medial facility should adapt to and serve patient needs, and he has
tlie the results ofthese surveys to continuously better the delvery of are.
Vincent is also the founder and leader of Dental Management Innovations, LLC, which provides
outsourced Suite services ta dental groupe. The company develops stratepc plans, operational
systems and infrastructure to support office grow for clients nationally and internationally.
[OMA success has led to long term industry relationships and has bult rust both in the USA and
Internationally. 100% of clients that have been engaged for 12 months ar more have reached
all-time highs n production, collection and/or profit levels. Vincents aso a speaker at national
conferences as an operations and operational finance expert.
‘The dental industry is ideally parallel tothe medial madjuana industry in that bth pred
‘ongoing cae to their patients, serving them routinely aver months o years. Both industries
require discretion, privacy, and well tained clinical eams that provide excellent patient cre.
Based on his 20 years of experience inthe medical fel, Vincent has a proven tack record
leading large teams and maintaining high levels of operational efficiency, clinical excellence and
financial prudence.
‘Vincent earned @ 8A from SUNY Potsdam, an MBA from Clarkson University, and an Executive
Degree in Managed Care from Univesity of Connecticut. Vincent also served as President ofthe
Dental Group Management Assocation (OGMA.‘Mr. Ronald Campurcian (Chief Security Officer)
Current: Chief of Polie-West Springfield Police Department
Ronald Campurciani hes been a police officer for 30 years. Chief Campurciani has hag a
remarkable career in public safety, and has had many assignments, culminating ia his
appointment to Chief in 2012.
Chet Campurciani spent over 6 years assigned to a DEA Task Force. Ouring this period, he
‘travelled extensively throughout the United States working in an undercover capacity wile
Investigating organizea crime groups, outlaw motorycie gangs ana terrors organizations.
Chief Campurcianl is a graduate ofthe prestigious F8 National Academy in Quantic, Virgina
‘where he distinguished himself at the National Academy from the class of 275 lave enforcement
‘executives comprised of representatives from every state and 24 foreign countries by being
named the honor graduate and class spokesperson
He has been recognized for his involvement in developing exceptional safety and secuty plans
forthe gaming industry, fnancal institutions, educational faces, and healthcare
‘organizations over the pat 15 years. In 2013, Chief Campurciani was intimately involved with
‘the security design ofthe planned Hard Rock New England Casing slated for West
Springfeld. This includes working with executives ona ste plan featuring secure armored truck
trafic, designing survelance systems, and planning a fully integrated police substation on the
{grounds ofthe casino, This was ast forthe Hard Rack Corporation.
Chief campurciani spent 10 years assigned asthe Lead Staff Instructor a the Regional Police
‘Academy in Springfield, Massachusetts. He has served, and continues to serve as an Adjunct
Professor in Criminal Justice. He has taught at By Path Unversity, Post University in
‘Waterbury, Connecticut and Western New England University. His areas of expertise are
criminal investigations infrastructure protection, organizational design, and target hardening
He holds a Bachelor and a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Western New England
University‘Me. David Spannaus (Treasurer)
(current: CEO-The Atlantic Group CT
David Spannaus ia resus driven inavidual who isa partner in The Atlantic Group, an
organization with offices in New York City, Wilt, Connecticut and Los Angles, Calforia. This
‘organization employs close to eighty people inthe contrac furnituce fled and has grown from
$0 to $12 milion over the past 8 years under Dave's leadership, Dave has been responsible to
both start-up and turn-around companies and has managed every aspect ofthese organizations
Including sales, marketing, Finance, and operations.
Originally from Westchester County, Spannaus understands the value of maintaining 3
competitive edge; e played hockey at Elmira College, was ona national championship tear in
1980, and continues to refere profesional ice hockey today.
Following graduation, Spannaus worked inthe furniture industry, serving Westchester and
Faldfild Counties from 1983-90. That year he moved to North Carolina to manage various
‘eaters and coordinate a four-state regon for Open Plan Systems, a re-manufacturer of ystems
products. He quickly earned a reputation as strong leader and astute salesman. He was.
recruited by W8 Wood in 1997. In a few short years, Spannaus increased the company’s
Connecticut revenues from $2 t0 $24 milion
In 2005, The Atlantic Group began their expansion into the Connecticut market, Spannaus, who
\wasa formidable competitor, was contacted. After takng a close look atthe Atlantic Group's,
‘model and early success, he agreed to join the team and has grown the market by focusing
closely on corporate national accounts. Inthe & years under Dave's leadership the Atlantic
{Group CT has grown from $0 to $12 millon in sales and now manages an annual operating
budget of $1.8milion,
Spannaus wil leverage his organizational skis, sound business leadership, and an
"understanding of strong financial management tothe oversight ofthe business aspects of Mass
‘Atematve Care.‘Ms Heather Andresen (Clerk)
Curent: Vice President1S@ Funding
Heather Andresen brings fifteen years of nancial industry experience to her board positon
with Mass alternative Cae, including direct lending, business development, and advisory
Services, As Vice President of Business Development forthe Northeast region with LSQ Funding
‘Group, she is responsible for sourcing and arranging financing for start-up and high growth
‘companies
Porto LSG, Heather entered the commercial finance industry as Head of business Uevelopen
for the Southeast with FG Finance. While based inthe international Miami, Fora market,
Heather assisted both foreign and domestic lower middle market companies wit their financing
‘needs. Before Fi, she led business development efforts for Catalyst Financial, 2 South Florida
based FINRA licensed investment banking firm. At Catalyst, se was responsible for sourcing
strategic capital and M&A opportunites, working dosely with both operating companies and
private equity fms. Heather posresses a tee pasion for assisting smal to midsize enterprises
‘obtain essential capital required to achieve their desired growth targets.
Heather graduated cum ade with Bachelors of Science degree from the Unversity of
Massachusetts at Amierst‘e.Ronald Paasch, MD
‘Current: Ovmer Pioneer Spine & Sports Physclans
‘br. Ronald N. Paasch ia physiatrst with Ploneer Spine and Sports Physicians in West
Springfield, MA, Hei licensed to practice medicine in Connecticut and Massachusets
Dr. Paasch earned a BA in Neurobiology from Comell University, earned his MD from Rutgers
‘Mesieal School, and competed nis reident in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation atthe UC!
‘Medial Center in Orange, Calfornian 1891, He had a private practice for EMG and PM&R
{Consutation trom 1990-1981 and has been practic spurts aid rehbltaion medicine at
Pioneer Spine and Sport Physicians since 1591,
‘Additionally, Dr. Paasch has served as Medial Director and Rehabiitation Director for
‘Orthopedics and Traumatic Brain injuries the Day Rehab Program at Carr Center - Rehab West
from 1992 to 1996, He has presented as an expert on Spasiity Management and Treatment
ang has served asa Faculty Lecturer and Clinica Instructor Oratec (DET) at Harvard Medical
Center.
Dr. Paase’s business experience includes roles as resident/CEO/CFO-Ploneer Spine and Sports
Physicians, PC, since 2000. In dalton, he was President/CEO Advanced Medical Group, 2000,
102006, He hasbeen President of Quality Realty Partners from 19990 present. He's a Partner
In Land Development at Coles Meadow, MA since 1999 and served asa Managing Partner for
Bullding Acquistion in Greenfield, MA in 2001,
Dr. Paasch has received numerous awards and honors including an America’s Top Physician
‘Award from 2008-2005, a Best Ooctors Award by the Occupational Health Institue in 2006, and
‘an America’s Top Physicians award from Consumer Research Councl in 2013 and 2034,
br, Peasch isa member ofthe following professional socetles: American Academy of PM&R;
‘American Congres of Rehabilitation; American Medical Association; American Running and
Fitness Assocation; National Conditioning and Fitness Association; American Association of
Electrodiagnostic Medicine; American Association of Orthopedic Medicine; international Spinal
Injection Society; Hampden District Medical Society; Massachusetts Medical Society; Rutgers
Medical School Alumni Association; Massachusetts Head Injury Association; American Meal
‘thetic Association; New England Pan Association; North American Spine Society; Athisor to
the National Medical Underwriting Rsk Purchasing Group, ne; and Olympic Sports Medicine
Society
‘br. Paasch i afliated with medical facities including: Rehab West. 14 Chestnut Pace, Ludlow,
IMA, Active Staff; Noble Hospital, 115 W.Siver Street, Westfield, MA; Baystate Medical Center,
739 Chestnut Street, Spingield, MA; Cooley Dickinson Hospital, 30 Locust Street, Northampton,
MA, Active Staff and Mercy Medical Center, 273 Crew Street, Springfield, MA.(Me. Nicholas Tambortine, PharmD
Current: Executive Director-Bluepoint Wellness CT
Nicks the founder and executive directo at luepolnt Wellness of CT. He has over 14 years of
‘experience in multiple areas of pharmacy practice with extensive focus in Menaged Care, Real,
Healthcare Informatics and Hospital settings. Nick sa dedicated healthcare professional seeking
‘toring a mare standardized and safer approach to cannabinoid therapy in Connecticut. He
strives ta be a leader inthe dispensing of medical cannabis by focusing on patient experience,
‘education, and postive outcomes.
‘Most recently, Nick worked inthe Information Technology Department for Yale New Haven
Health System as an analyst, In addition, he has worked asa clinical pharmacist at multiple
hospitals thoughout Connecticut. For several years, he worked at CVS/Caremark as a inical
‘Advisor responsible for Connecticut and New York markets. Nick began his career inthe clinical
“supply operation department at Bristol Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Rasearch Institute where
the asisted wit label compliance matters
Nick eamed his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2002 and his Master of Business Administration in
2011, bath from the University of Connecticut. He is a member of Connecticut Pharmacists
‘Assocation and a member of Canadian Consortium forthe investigation of Cannabinoids. Nick
also serves as President forthe Academy of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in ConnecticutCITY OF CHICOPEE
Richard J. Kos
Mayor
December 18, 2015
‘To whom it may concer:
‘This letter is to confirm that Mass Alternative Care Inc.(MAC) has responded
to the Clty of Chicopee's Request For Proposal (RFP) and submitted an
Application for a Registered Marijuana Dispensary (RMD) License, MAC
has been fully vetted and recelved approval from the City's Selection
Committee. Negotiations of a Host Community Agreement (HCA) have
been initiated, and upon successful completion the City wil forward a
letter of support to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Very truly yours,
Prue
Richard J. Kos
Mayor of Chicopee
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Date January 21, 2016‘Massachusetts Department of Public Health Siting Profile
Section D: Local Compliance
Dezcribe how the Corporation has ensured, and will continue to ensure, that the proposed RMD isin
‘compliance with local codes, ordinances, and by-laws forthe physical addresses) ofthe RMD.
[MAC has digentiy reviewed the Town of Amherst Zoning Bylaws including Article 13 and has carefully
‘chosen ts location as to comply with al sting and setback requirements while providing easy and
convenient acess to our patient community. We wil ncorporate all the Town's local codes,
forainances and bylaws into our aperatonal plans for thls ecatin
‘Our location at $5 University Drive i located n @ BL R&D Zoning istrict, is comprised of 1500 square
fect, andis nt located within three hundred (300) fet of any building
4. containing another MMITC oF OMIMO open or proposed
2. housing a public o private elementary school, middle school, secondary school, preparatory
School, licensed daycare center, or any ther faity in which children commony congregate
In an organized ongoing formal basis
3. owned by and operated as part ofthe campus of any private or public Insttution of higher
learning
4. housing publi library
5. containing any residential use
Addtionaly, ur stein not within, onthe same lot as, or on alot immediately adjacent toa licensed
pharmacys or within buildings that contain any pharmacy, medical doctor offices or the offices of any
ther professional practitioner autherized to prescribe the use of medial marijuana.
{Upon submision of our Phaze 2 application to DPH we inten to apply fora change of use and Special
Permit from the Zoning Bard of Anpels for our use as an Off-site Medical Marijuana Dispensary
(OMMO), This ute includes dispensing of medical marjuana therapies in various forms, as well 3s,
patient consultation and education. No product willbe consumed, cultivated or processed on site and
"tps wl be taken to eliminate odors to agjoining uses and property. Al activites wil ake place inside
the premises and shall nt be vse fom the exterior of the business. Signage willbe compliant with
both the Towe’'s bylaw and OPH regulations.