Tune in for the podcast version of FYI Salem! Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and more, and provides a brief update on the latest news and information from the City of Salem, from inside City Hall and across the community.

On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Chris Edwards of ATG. In 2014 ATG became the first medical marijuana dispensary to open in Massachusetts. On December 15, 2018, ATG's Salem store will become the third establishment in Massachusetts to open for recreational marijuana sales. Chris and the Mayor talk about planning for the impacts of the new industry, the customer experience, and more.

ATG Opening: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-prepares-opening-atg

ATG/Destination Salem discounts: http://www.salem.org/promotion/

Leading By Example Sustainability Award: https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-announces-12th-annual-leading-by-example-awards

GFOA Budget Award: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/salem-receives-tenth-distinguished-budget-presentation-award

Community Compact grants: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/salem-secures-180000-community-compact-grants

Salem Willows public input meeting: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-willows-improvements-planning-meeting