WARWICK, R.I. -- Summit Medical Compassion Center was once billed as the biggest and most lucrative proposed medical marijuana dispensary in the state.
But after a series of setbacks and internal bickering, the center faded from public view.
Now, it appears to be back on track and Summit officials plan on signing leases to rent a cultivation center and dispensary on Illinois Street and Jefferson Boulevard in the coming weeks.
Mayor Scott Avedisian, a supporter of the dispensary, said that once the leases are signed, the city will tackle zoning and security issues. The next step would be applying for a registration certificate with the state Health Department.
Summit is on track to be the third and last dispensary allowed under state law. The Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center opened in Providence two weeks ago and the Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center should open in Portsmouth by month's end.