Local Cannabis Co. Dispensary in Swampscott MA

Local Cannabis Co., a fresh build on the North Shore

Local Cannabis Co. Dispensary in Swampscott MA opened its Swampscott dispensary at 16 New Ocean Street with one aim, in the words of its CEO, Erin Carachilo: “to serve and provide an unparalleled experience to the community.” The shop sits in one of the town’s main business areas, about 15 miles up the coast from Boston, with ample parking and the Swampscott commuter rail station roughly 400 yards away.

If you live on the North Shore, or you are riding the train up from the city, here is what to know about Local Cannabis Co. Swampscott.

Open since 2022

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission lists 16 New Ocean Street as an active, licensed adult-use cannabis retailer, open since November 21, 2022. The store held its grand opening a few weeks later, on December 12, 2022. The Daily Item covered the day, a snowy Monday, and noted that the shop was the second cannabis retailer in Swampscott. Town officials joined the company’s team at the checkout counter for the opening photo.

Built new for Swampscott

Local Cannabis Co. did not simply move into an existing storefront. The company describes the project as a total rebuild of the building, and its leaders said the design was meant to complement Swampscott’s historic character. The result is a purpose-built dispensary in the middle of town, made for walking in, finding what you want and getting on with your day.

A multi-state team with local roots

Local Cannabis Co. is the retail name of Calyx Peak, a vertically integrated cannabis company that grows, makes and sells cannabis. When the Swampscott store opened, Calyx Peak operated in California, Missouri and Massachusetts, with more than 300,000 square feet of licensed cultivation, extraction and distribution space across the country. Swampscott was its first Massachusetts storefront and its third state for retail.

That experience shows in how the company talks about the store. Co-founder Howard Keum said the team was looking forward to serving the needs of the Swampscott community, and the name on the sign says the rest: this is meant to be your local shop.

Getting there is easy

Local Cannabis Co. Swampscott is easy to reach with or without a car.

By train. The Swampscott MBTA commuter rail station is roughly 400 yards from the store, a short walk.

By car. The store has ample parking, which makes it a quick stop on the way home.

From Boston. Swampscott is about 15 miles northeast of the city, up the coast.

Rewards

Local Cannabis Co. runs its own rewards program. When the Swampscott store opened, members got a discount on their first purchase, a free swag bag and exclusive offers. Ask a budtender how to sign up and what the current perks are.

Plan your visit

Address. 16 New Ocean Street, Swampscott, MA 01907.

Phone. (781) 780-5522.

Hours. Check the store’s website or call ahead before you go.

Parking. Ample parking at the store.

Adults 21+. Local Cannabis Co. Swampscott is an adult-use dispensary, so no medical card is needed. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID showing you are 21 or older.

Follow along. The store posts updates on Instagram at @localcanco.ma.

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. Look at what is in stock before you head over.
Bring your ID. A valid, government-issued photo ID showing you are 21 or older.
Take the train or drive. The commuter rail station is a short walk away, and there is ample parking.
Talk to a budtender. Tell them what you like, or what you are new to, and they can point you in the right direction.
Ask about rewards. Sign up so your first visit counts toward the next.

Why Local Cannabis Co. Swampscott is worth the stop

A rebuilt shop in the heart of town, ample parking and a train station down the street: Local Cannabis Co. made Swampscott an easy place to buy cannabis on the North Shore. Whether you are a local or passing through on the commuter rail, it is worth a visit.

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