City Farm Dispensary in Roslindale MA

City Farm, Boston’s cannabis educational campus

Most dispensaries sell cannabis. City Farm Dispensary in Roslindale MA in Roslindale also teaches it. The shop at 721 American Legion Highway, run by Silver Therapeutics, calls itself “Boston’s first and only cannabis educational campus,” with workshops, meet-ups and training alongside a full adult-use menu.

Silver Therapeutics says the goal is a shopping experience that is “helpful and never overwhelming.” If you live in Roslindale, Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park or anywhere in Boston’s southern neighborhoods, here is what to know about City Farm.

Open since 2024

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission lists 717-721 American Legion Highway as an active, licensed adult-use cannabis retailer, open since June 28, 2024. City Farm celebrated with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting on September 6, 2024, complete with live music, food trucks and live glass blowing, according to BevInfo Group.

City Farm was Silver Therapeutics’ first dispensary in Greater Boston, its third in Massachusetts and its ninth overall, with other stores in Maine, New York and Vermont. Silver calls it Boston’s first fully vertical cannabis dispensary.

More than a store

Education is the heart of City Farm. “We are excited to empower people in our community with our proprietary cannabis educational space at City Farm,” said Brendan McKee, Silver Therapeutics’ co-founder, CFO and COO, when the store opened.

The campus hosts micro-courses, workshops, meet-ups and speakers for the public. It also offers industry training for employees and for groups disproportionately affected by the war on drugs. “We will be offering industry training for employees and groups that have been disproportionately impacted,” McKee said.

McKee has written that education is the biggest thing holding people back from cannabis. “What’s the one thing that holds consumers back from embracing cannabis? Education,” he wrote in a 2025 piece for Cannabis & Tech Today, adding that “cannabis education is pertinent for ensuring people are consuming the plant responsibly.” And who does the teaching? “In local communities, the answer is always the dispensary staff.”

Through a partnership with the cannabis education platform Green Flower, BevInfo Group reported, City Farm offers expungement opportunities, retail operations training, and workshops on repackaging and product manufacturing. Community educators Leah and Sieh Samura, who own Yamba Market and Yamba Boutique in Cambridge, host seminars on site.

Opening doors in the neighborhood

City Farm’s community work goes beyond the classroom. The company opened employment pathways with InnerCity Weightlifting, a Boston nonprofit that works with young people who have been involved with gangs and with their families. McKee also said Silver is building partnerships with minority-owned cultivation and manufacturing brands in the Boston area.

“We definitely want City Farm to embrace the neighborhood and be the preferred local dispensary,” McKee told BevInfo Group. The company says City Farm is meant to “provide a community space for neighborhood engagement through education and opportunity.”

Free parking, just follow the directions

Parking in Boston can be tricky, but City Farm has its own free private lot that wraps around the side and back of the building, with, as the company puts it, “plenty of room for everyone.” The store entrance, marked by double glass doors, is just a few steps from the lot. Silver’s directions are simple: turn right just past the tall red building. One important tip: do not park in the driveway of the U.S. Army Reserve building next door, or your car may be towed.

Everyday pricing, no coupons needed

The Roslindale store has taken a different approach to deals. In a post on its blog, Silver Therapeutics announced that it was ending daily promotions and stackable coupons at Roslindale in favor of everyday pricing. The reasoning is simple: constant promotions make shoppers wonder whether a better deal is around the corner. With everyday pricing, there are no codes to remember and no multi-item math to do to get the lowest price.

“We’re ditching discounts, but this is actually a good change,” the company wrote. Silver says the savings on marketing get passed to customers, and that nothing changed on the shelf. “The only thing we trimmed was the price, not the quality of the products,” it said, with the same local growers supplying its flower, concentrates and edibles.

Who is behind Silver Therapeutics

Silver Therapeutics was founded in 2017 by CEO Josh Silver, an attorney who leads licensing, corporate development and real estate, and co-founder Brendan McKee, who leads finance, operations, marketing and partnerships. The company describes itself as locally owned and operated, and says it is “on a mission to help communities achieve their wellness and enjoyment goals through the use of high quality cannabis.”

Education runs through the whole company. One member of its team puts it this way: “education is the foundation of intentional and mindful cannabis use.” Today Silver runs stores in Massachusetts, Maine, New York, Vermont and Minnesota, plus a cultivation facility in Brunswick, Maine. In Massachusetts, City Farm is joined by sister shops in Williamstown and Palmer.

Order ahead, same price

You can order through City Farm’s online menu, pick up in the store and pay when you arrive. Silver says online prices match in-store prices, so there is no penalty for planning ahead.

What’s on the menu

City Farm carries flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vapes, extracts and concentrates, tinctures, topicals, THC drinks, CBD products, apparel and accessories. Menus change often, so check what is in stock before you go.

Silver VIP rewards

Regulars can join Silver’s loyalty program, which earns points on purchases and unlocks exclusive deals, plus birthday and anniversary rewards. Sign up on your first visit and start earning.

What shoppers say

Google reviews shown on City Farm’s page praise the knowledgeable staff, the quality of the products and the prices. If you are new, that is a good sign. Bring your questions, and take advantage of a team that is used to teaching, whether you are brand new or have been shopping for years.

Plan your visit

Address. 721 American Legion Highway, Roslindale (Boston), MA 02131, about 7 miles southwest of downtown Boston.

Hours. Monday through Saturday, 9am to 8pm. Sunday, 11am to 6pm.

Phone. (617) 942-7412.

Parking. Free private lot behind the store. Turn right just past the tall red building, and do not use the Army Reserve driveway next door.

ID. You must be 21 or older with a valid, government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport or military ID. Out-of-state adults with valid ID are welcome.

Paying. Cash or debit.

Limits. Up to 2 ounces of flower per day, or the equivalent in other products.

Massachusetts cannabis basics

Here are the state rules from the Cannabis Control Commission:

Age. 21 or older, with a government-issued ID for every retail purchase.
Carrying. Up to two ounces in public.
At home. Up to 10 ounces, and anything over two ounces must be locked up.
Where to use it. Not in public places and not on federal land.
In the car. No open containers in the passenger area. Use a closed container in the trunk or a locked glove compartment, and never drive under the influence.
State lines. It is illegal to take cannabis out of Massachusetts, and it cannot be mailed.

Your first visit, step by step

Check the menu and specials. Online prices match in-store prices.
Order ahead if you like. Pay when you pick up.
Bring your ID and cash or debit. Out-of-state IDs welcome.
Park in the back lot. Turn right past the tall red building.
Ask about classes. See what workshops and meet-ups are coming up.

Make a day of it in Roslindale

Roslindale is a mostly residential Boston neighborhood, bordered by Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, West Roxbury and Mattapan. It was originally part of Roxbury and voted to join Boston in 1873. The name came from resident John Pierce, who thought the area’s hills looked like the Scottish town of Roslin, and added “dale.”

The neighborhood grew as a streetcar suburb, once known as Boston’s “garden suburb.” Roslindale Square was a major shopping district before the rise of suburban malls in the 1970s, and it has since come back to life, including the restored Roslindale Substation. Part of the Arnold Arboretum lies within Roslindale, south of Bussey Street, and the neighborhood has its own Boston Public Library branch. Fans of local film may know Last Night in Rozzie, a 2017 movie set here.

City Farm’s own Roslindale guide has a few local favorites worth a stop: Sophia’s Grotto for classic Italian, Midnight Morning for an all-day cafe, Pleasant Cafe for retro comfort food and pizza, and Sweeties for New Zealand-style ice cream. Rozzi Bound Co-op Bookstore and the Saturday Roslindale Village Farmers Market, which runs from June to November, round out a good afternoon. For a walk, the free Arnold Arboretum covers 281 acres and offers a view of the Boston skyline from Peters Hill.

Getting around is easy. Roslindale is served by MBTA Commuter Rail and several bus lines, and the Orange Line runs nearby in Jamaica Plain.

Why City Farm is worth the stop

A dispensary that teaches as well as sells, a team that opens doors for people hurt by the war on drugs, free parking out back and online prices that match the store: City Farm brings something new to Boston’s cannabis scene. Come for the menu, stay for a class, and leave knowing a little more than when you walked in.

Cannabis is for adults 21 and over. Please consume responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is City Farm in Roslindale?

City Farm by Silver Therapeutics is at 721 American Legion Highway, Roslindale (Boston), MA 02131. There is a free private lot behind the store; turn right just past the tall red building. Call (617) 942-7412 with questions.

What are City Farm's hours?

City Farm is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 8pm, and Sunday from 11am to 6pm. Hours can change around holidays, so check the website before a late visit.

What is the cannabis education campus at City Farm?

City Farm hosts micro-courses, workshops, meet-ups and speakers for the public, plus industry training for employees and for groups disproportionately affected by the war on drugs. Through Green Flower, it also offers expungement and job training opportunities.

What ID and payment does City Farm accept?

You must be 21 or older with a valid, government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport or military ID. Out-of-state adults are welcome. City Farm accepts cash or debit.

Can I order ahead at City Farm?

Yes. Order through City Farm’s online menu, pick up in the store and pay when you arrive. Silver Therapeutics says online prices match in-store prices.