Keenan

When Keenan Blum joined “Prime ATC” in 2016, he did not have a clear job title – he just did whatever needed to be done.

He helped manage our dispensary in Merrimack when it first opened, and over the years he has also performed a wide range of functions at our production facility.

In 2021, our nonprofit board of directors recognized Keenan’s broad expertise and experience and promoted him to serve as our President and CEO.

Klaus

Klaus Poltilla also joined our team in 2016. A graduate of the University of Connecticut, he initially served as our director of production and was promoted to chief operating officer (COO) in 2016.

Klaus sometimes misses getting to spend more time with our wonderful cannabis plants; however, our entire team depends on his leadership and problem-solving skills, so we appreciate him making that sacrifice!

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More About Mission Working Dogs  

Mission Working Dogs is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of people living with disabilities by providing them with highly trained working dogs. The organization trains purpose-bred service dogs, therapy dogs, and facility therapy dogs to promote greater independence, well-being, comfort, and community connection.  

The organization is based in Oxford, Maine, where it operates a 12-acre training campus. Mission Working Dogs relies heavily on volunteers, including puppy raisers and handlers, to help socialize and train the dogs. 

You can learn about their programs and how to apply for a service dog on the Mission Working Dogs website.  

September is National Service Dog Month 

Did you know that September is National Service Dog Month? This is an excellent opportunity to celebrate and recognize the life-changing work of service dogs and the people they support. It’s also a great time to educate the public about the important roles these specially trained animals play in our communities. 

Service dogs can assist individuals with a wide range of disabilities and needs. Each dog receives specialized training to perform specific tasks, such as assisting people with vision loss, providing mobility support, retrieving items, or helping individuals living with PTSD. 

While service dogs, emotional support animals, and pets can all have an important place in people’s lives, they serve different purposes. Service dogs are specifically trained to perform tasks related to a person’s disability and have distinct legal protections and access rights. 

GraniteLeaf Will Match Donations! 

At GraniteLeaf, we’ve seen firsthand the positive impact service dogs can have on the lives of some of our patients. We’ve also seen how difficult it can be for individuals to overcome the challenges associated with obtaining a service dog. That’s why organizations like Mission Working Dogs are so important to our community. 

Mission Working Dogs works to improve the lives of people with disabilities by providing specially trained working dogs and the support that comes with them. We feel honored by the opportunity to partner with them and help make a difference in the lives of the people—and dogs—they serve. 

Help us give back this September! Throughout the month, you can make a cash donation to Mission Working Dogs at the collection boxes inside our dispensaries. At the end of the month, GraniteLeaf Cannabis will match donations up to $2,000. 

Together, we can help support the incredible work of Mission Working Dogs and the life-changing bond between working dogs and the people who rely on them. 

Join us this September and help us make a difference! 

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Seniors, military veterans, and patients enrolled in the Compassionate Care Program will receive an additional 10% discount. Sale may not be combined with other discounts or loyalty points redemptions. While supplies last. No rainchecks. Orders must be picked up by end of sale to receive discounts.

Closed Labor Day (Monday, September 7)

Please note that both GraniteLeaf dispensaries will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Closed Monday, 9/14

We will also be closed Monday, 9/14 for a staff appreciation event. We appreciate your understanding and hope this will not cause any inconvenience.

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We’ve been working to improve our powdered drink mix formulations for several months, and we believe patients will be very happy with the results. Here are a few key differences:

• Our new drink mixes are much easier to dissolve. You can even use room temperature water instead of hot water!
• And since they dissolve better, our new drink mixes are less likely to leave residue or stain your cup.
• No more waiting for the effects to kick in – our new drink mixes use the same great technology as our popular fast-acting edibles!

Currently available in three flavors: Iced Tea, Hot Chocolate, and Lemonade. Visit our menu if you’d like to order one today!

One Other Important Difference

To maintain quality and freshness, our new drink mixes include an “oxygen-absorbing packet.” The packets say “do not eat,” and we strongly agree – please discard the packet before you add water!

The Science Behind Our Fast Acting Drink Mixes

We produce all of our fast-acting edible (and now drinkable!) products in collaboration with Azuca, a company founded by a chef who became an expert in cannabis infusions. The science behind Azuca’s products is called TiME (Thermodynamic individual Molecular Encapsulation) INFUSION®. The process and ingredients create a hydrophilic (water-friendly) coating around the cannabinoids, enabling them to be absorbed by the soft tissues in the mouth and esophagus.

For more information on how fast-acting products are different from traditional products, please visit our Fast-Acting Edibles page.

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Please consider joining us at Pembroke City Limits (134 Main St., Suncook) for an extra special “Buds and Brews” beginning at 1pm. The theme will be “Let New Hampshire Grow,” and the event will feature a “Cannabis Conversation” with Dr. Riley Kirk and former N.H. state Rep. Ted Wright, followed by Q&A.

Admission is free. We will plan to introduce the speakers and begin the conversation at 1:15pm, and we hope to see you there!

Let N.H. Grow — A Cannabis Conversation

Why is home cultivation of cannabis still a crime in the “Live Free or Die” state? And why is this issue so important to New Hampshire patients and advocates? Let’s discuss! The conversation will feature two thoughtful and compelling perspectives on the issue, followed by audience Q&A. Here are our two featured guests:

Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis scientist and educator with a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural product chemistry. She has studied the traditional and modern uses of medicinal plants and works to make scientific knowledge more accessible and applicable. Riley is a podcast host, content creator, author of the book Reefer Wellness, adjunct professor, and cofounder of the cannabis research nonprofit NAP (Network of Applied Pharmacognosy), where she focuses on advancing science through clear communication and collaboration.

Ted Wright is a former two-term N.H. state representative (2012-2016) and a longtime supporter of therapeutic cannabis. He is also a longtime caregiver for his wife, who battled cancer for decades, and he cosponsored the medical cannabis bill that became law in 2013. Ted was an outspoken advocate for home grow legislation throughout his time in the N.H. legislature — unfortunately, the bills did not pass, so he and his wife moved to Maine, where home cultivation is legal.

Many thanks to our friends at the New Hampshire Cannabis Association (NHCANN) for hosting this event with us!

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To all who contacted their elected officials, we cannot thank you enough for doing so. Your messages definitely made an impact!

We are very grateful to all 16 senators who voted in favor, especially the bill’s prime sponsor, Sen. Howard Pearl, and Sen. Tara Reardon, who spoke in favor prior to the vote. All eight Democratic senators and half of the 16 Republican senators voted to pass SB 468. Here’s the full list of “yes” votes:

• Sen. David Rochefort
• Sen. Timothy Lang
• Sen. David Watters
• Sen. Suzanne Prentiss
• Sen. James Gray
• Sen. Daniel Innis (cosponsor of SB 468)
• Sen. Donovan Fenton (cosponsor of SB 468)
• Sen. Tim McGough
• Sen. Cindy Rosenwald
• Sen. Tara Reardon (cosponsor of SB 468)
• Sen. Keith Murphy
• Sen. Howard Pearl (prime sponsor of SB 468)
• Sen. Victoria Sullivan
• Sen. Pat Long
• Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka
• Sen. Debra Altschiller

Additionally, here are the eight senators who voted to kill the bill:

• Sen. Ruth Ward
• Sen. Denise Ricciardi
• Senate President Sharon Carson
• Senate Majority Leader Regina Birdsell
• Sen. Daryl Abbas
• Sen. Bill Gannon
• Sen. Mark McConkey
• Sen. Kevin Avard

If your senator voted in favor of SB 468, feel free to send them a “thank you” email! You can find your senator’s contact information here.

We are also very grateful to the 257 representatives who supported SB 468. If you’d like to see how your rep(s) voted, you can find the roll call here.

What’s Next?

Now that SB 468 has become law, the Department of Health and Human Services will begin drafting regulations specific to greenhouse cultivation. After the new regulations have been adopted, each ATC will have the opportunity to submit a detailed proposal for a greenhouse and seek approval to begin operations.

We’re not sure how long these processes will take, but we are confident and hopeful that SB 468 will prove to be an important step forward for New Hampshire’s Therapeutic Cannabis Program.

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Our team would love to be able to grow using natural sunlight, primarily because we know this would enable us to make therapeutic cannabis more affordable for N.H. patients. We don’t understand why this is controversial, but unfortunately, some of our elected officials still oppose allowing sunlight to touch any of our plants.

Fortunately, there is hope for SB 468. Earlier this year, 18 of our 24 state senators voted to keep the bill alive, and it went on to pass the Senate in a voice vote. We will need at least 16 senators to support the bill August 19 in order to override the veto. If this happens, SB 468 will proceed immediately to the House, and if it passes with two-thirds support there, it will become law.

In June, Senators Howard Pearl and Tara Reardon co-authored a bipartisan op-ed in support of the bill. “At its core, this issue is about fairness,” they wrote. “Patients should not be priced out of access to a treatment that improves their quality of life.”

We could not agree more, and we greatly appreciate their advocacy!

If you want to see lower prices for N.H. cannabis, please consider politely asking your representative(s) and senator to support SB 468. You can find your state legislators’ contact information here.

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If you attended our 10th Cannaversary celebration, we hope you had the chance to stop by the Less Leg More Heart table and learn more about the incredible work they do. This year is especially meaningful, as it also marks the 10th anniversary of founder Tina’s leg amputation, a milestone that has inspired a decade of advocacy, resilience, and support for others.

For the last two years, we have sponsored their annual Fire Truck Pull, a fun and unusual test of strength for individuals and teams. This year, a group of amputees successfully pulled a vintage truck to kick off the event.

We also saw Less Leg More Heart at another charitable event, Over the Edge. Tina raised over $1500 for Less Leg More Heart and rappelled down the Brady Sullivan Building dressed as Spider-Man!

Throughout the month of August, you can help support Less Leg More Heart by making a cash donation at either GraniteLeaf dispensary location. To maximize the impact of your generosity, GraniteLeaf will match all donations, dollar for dollar, up to a total of $2,000.

Thank you for helping us support this incredible organization and the important work they do. If you’re visiting GraniteLeaf this month, we hope you’ll consider making a donation to help Less Leg More Heart continue changing lives.

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Here’s how to order in advance and receive the bonus of 1,000 loyalty points:

• Visit our Chichester menu online to place your order for our Cannaversary Sale. (If you require assistance, you may place a phone order by calling us at 603-212-1500.)
• Check the box indicating that your order is a “Cannaversary 2026 pre-order.”
• Pick up your order in Chichester before 6pm on Saturday, 8/1! (drive-thru will be available)

Please also note the following:

• Sale pricing will not be reflected online until Saturday, 8/1.
• Bonus loyalty points will not be immediately available, but should appear by Friday 8/7.
• Please do not submit your Cannaversary order until you are sure you will not be making any more purchases prior to the event. Our system is not set up to handle multiple orders.
• SALE PRICE IS ONLY VALID SATURDAY AND SUNDAY (August 1-2). NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Orders not picked up on August 1 or August 2 will have the sale price changed to the regular price. NO EXCEPTIONS.

As always, please be sure to bring your patient or caregiver card and a valid government-issued ID. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Raffle and “Guess the Weight”

In addition to the sale, here are two additional reasons to visit us on Saturday:

• Purchases picked up on Saturday will receive one free raffle entry with a chance to win one of three prizes: $250, $150, or $100 in store credit!
• We will have three flower jars and one live rosin jar ready for your best guesses. Closest guess for each jar wins the product!

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