New Cannabis Store Opening Near Hudson's Retail Hub

HUDSON, MA — Retail cannabis purveyor Native Sun will hold a grand opening for a new store along Route 62 in Hudson on Dec. 10, bringing a second adult-use shop to the town's retail hub off of I-495.

Native Sun will specialize in high-end cannabis that will be produced in a 70,000 square-foot growing facility in Fitchburg. The store was built from scratch on a parcel directly across from the entrance to the Highland Commons shopping center.

"With a dedication to providing premium cannabis alongside exceptional customer service and a continuous source of industry education, Native Sun comprises a team of passionate advocates, educated in store specialists, and experienced industry leaders," the company said in a news release.

Native Sun's entry into the local market comes amid a regional bloom of cannabis store openings.

Temescal Wellness, located just east of Native Sun along Route 62 in Hudson, began offering recreational sales in March. Nearby, Worcester has seen five recreational stores open since June, and two more are on the path to opening in Marlborough — on top of Garden Remedies, which opened in June 2019.

Framingham saw its first recreational store, Cultivate, open in July, and is also home to a Temescal recreational store. Natick's Bountiful Farms opened in October, although is only serving medical patients to start.

Native Sun is planning a grand opening on Dec. 10, but will be open to the public starting Friday. In-store shopping will be available, but the company is encouraging customers to order ahead online.

To start, store hours will be:

Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.