Caroline’s Cannabis Dispensary in Hopedale MA

Caroline’s Cannabis, the second chapter

After more than two years of serving the Blackstone Valley from Uxbridge, Caroline’s Cannabis opened a second door. Caroline’s Cannabis Dispensary in Hopedale MA, at 4 Charlesview Road, brought the same woman-owned, independent spirit a few towns over in the fall of 2021.

If you live around Hopedale, Milford, Mendon, Bellingham or Upton, this is your local Caroline’s. It is open every day from 10am to 10pm, it shares the company’s “Be KIND” approach, and it has something the original store does not: a product manufacturing license at the same address. Here is a closer look.

From town vote to opening day

Opening a dispensary takes time, and Hopedale’s story shows it. According to the Cannabis Control Commission’s license summary, Caroline’s signed a Host Community Agreement with the town on July 24, 2020, held a community outreach meeting on August 19, 2020, and received word from the town on September 24, 2020 that it met all local bylaws. Caroline’s applied as an expedited applicant through the state’s Social Equity Program, with Caroline Frankel holding 100 percent ownership.

The final state license followed a year later. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission lists the Hopedale store as an active, licensed cannabis retailer, open since October 13, 2021.

Made in Hopedale

Here is what makes this location different. In 2023, Caroline’s added a state license to manufacture cannabis products at the same Charlesview Road address, active since August 9, 2023.

That means Hopedale is not only a place to shop. It is also a place where Caroline’s is licensed to make cannabis products, which adds a little extra local pride to everything with the Caroline’s name on it.

A woman-owned company with a big goal

Caroline’s Cannabis is owned by Caroline Frankel, a Massachusetts native. The company describes itself as 100 percent woman-owned and 100 percent social equity owned, and it says it was the first independently owned and the first woman-owned adult-use dispensary in Massachusetts when the Uxbridge store opened in 2019.

Hopedale is the next step toward a bigger goal. Caroline’s says it wants to become a nationally recognized, woman-owned cannabis brand, and it describes Caroline as a pioneer whose work inspires women and entrepreneurs in Massachusetts and beyond. The company also points shoppers to Buy Weed From Women, which highlights women-owned cannabis businesses.

Commitments to the community

The same license summary lists the goals Caroline’s proposed for its Positive Impact Plan and Diversity Plan, which every Massachusetts applicant has to submit. For Hopedale, the company proposed:

Supporting entrepreneurs. Regular donations and sponsorship for EforAll, short for Entrepreneurship for All, a nonprofit that works in Massachusetts communities hit hardest by past drug enforcement.
Second chances. A hiring preference for Massachusetts residents with past drug convictions.
Mentoring. Mentoring one Economic Empowerment applicant and one Social Equity Program participant each year as they try to enter the cannabis industry.
A diverse team. Workforce goals for women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTQ+, plus diversity awareness training for every employee, owners and managers included.

Those were the goals on paper when the license was approved. They say a lot about what kind of business Caroline’s set out to be.

Kindness is the house rule

Caroline’s mission is short enough to fit on a sticker: “Be KIND.” The company says it wants to spread kind words about cannabis and share its experience in a safe and comfortable setting. You will see it everywhere, right down to the store’s bekind email address.

The team is part of that. Caroline’s says its stores are led by a diverse staff of passionate cannabis enthusiasts, and that budtenders take time to educate everyone from first-timers to regulars on safe, sustainable and beneficial products. If you have a question, ask it.

On the shelves in Hopedale

Caroline’s describes its menu as the largest recreational cannabis menu in Massachusetts. It leans local, supporting Massachusetts-grown cannabis and partnering with in-state brands, and it says every product is lab-tested and compliant with state rules.

You can expect the full range of categories:

Flower and pre-rolls
Vape cartridges and vaporizers
Edibles
Concentrates
Tinctures and topicals
CBD
Accessories

The menu and specials change often, so check the website to see what is in the Hopedale store today.

Shop ahead or shop in person

Hopedale offers in-store shopping and online ordering with in-store pickup. Order through the website and your items will be ready when you arrive. If you would rather browse, the staff are happy to recommend products in person.

The Inner Circle

Caroline’s loyalty program, the Inner Circle, covers both stores. Members hear about new products, savings and events, and signing up takes a minute through the Join / Login page on the website.

Plan your visit

Address. 4 Charlesview Road, Hopedale, MA 01747.

Hours. Open every day from 10am to 10pm.

ID. Bring a valid, unexpired, government-issued ID showing you are 21 or older: a driver’s license, government ID card, military ID or passport. Temporary IDs, paperwork and medical marijuana registration cards are not accepted.

Recreational only. Caroline’s is an adult-use store and does not give medical advice. Visitors from out of state can shop with a valid ID, but products bought in Massachusetts are only legal in Massachusetts.

Paying. Cash and debit cards are accepted. There is an ATM on site, and a debit service fee applies.

Privacy. IDs are scanned only to check age and accuracy. Caroline’s says the system is not connected to an outside network and that information is not shared with law enforcement or government agencies without a warrant.

Contact. (774) 243-0323 or bekind@carolinescannabis.com.

Massachusetts cannabis basics

A quick refresher from the state’s 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.
Using it. Not in public places and not on federal land.
Driving. No open containers in the passenger area, so keep it in a closed container in the trunk or a locked glove compartment. Never drive under the influence.
Traveling. Cannabis cannot leave Massachusetts, and it cannot be mailed.

Caroline’s adds its own reminders: keep products away from kids, give edibles two hours or more to take effect, and if someone takes something by accident, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or 911.

A first visit to Hopedale, step by step

Find Charlesview Road. The store is at number 4, in Hopedale.
Have your ID ready. It must be a real, unexpired government ID.
Say what you are after. The budtenders will help you sort through a very big menu.
Order ahead next time. Once you know your favorites, online ordering makes repeat visits quick.
Join the Inner Circle. Membership works at both Caroline’s stores.

Hopedale or Uxbridge?

With two stores close together, you can choose the one that fits your day:

Hopedale, 4 Charlesview Road: open since October 2021, every day from 10am to 10pm, and home to the company’s manufacturing license.
Uxbridge, 640 Douglas Street: the original store, open since March 2019, every day from 8am to 11pm.

Both share a phone number, the same loyalty program and the same Be KIND approach.

Make a day of it in Hopedale

Hopedale is small, with 6,017 residents at the 2020 census, but its story is one of the most unusual in Massachusetts. The town was settled in 1660 and incorporated in 1886, when it separated from Milford. It sits about 25 miles southwest of Boston, and today it is largely a bedroom community for people who work in Greater Boston. A 2024 estimate put the population at 6,063, and the town’s school system is a point of pride: Hopedale Junior Senior High School, which serves grades 7 through 12, ranked 54th of 650 public high schools in Massachusetts in 2020, and younger students attend the Memorial School.

Before it was a town, it was an experiment. In 1842, Adin Ballou and a group called the Practical Christians founded the Hopedale Community, a Christian and socialist commune. It went bankrupt in 1856, and the Draper brothers bought its assets.

What came next was a company town. The Draper family’s loom business grew into the largest maker of textile looms in the United States at its peak. Rockwell International bought Draper Corporation in 1967, the factory closed in 1980, and demolition of the old plant began in 2020. The Draper legacy is still visible in town, including the Town Hall built by George Draper and the Bancroft Memorial Library.

For time outdoors, head to Hopedale Pond and the 275-acre Parklands around it, designed in 1899 by a firm working under Frederick Law Olmsted, the landscape architect behind Central Park. The town also counts Massachusetts Governor Eben Sumner Draper, comedian Dana Gould and Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry among its notable names.

Why Caroline’s Hopedale is worth the stop

Caroline’s Cannabis Hopedale took the Caroline’s formula of independent, woman-owned and kind, and brought it to a new corner of the Blackstone Valley. It is open every day, it carries a big, Massachusetts-focused menu, and it is licensed to make products right on site. Its license application even committed to mentoring newcomers to the cannabis industry every year. In a town with a history this interesting, it fits right in.

Swing by Charlesview Road, ask a budtender for a favorite, and be kind.

For adults 21 and over. Please consume responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Caroline's Cannabis in Hopedale?

Caroline’s Cannabis Hopedale is at 4 Charlesview Road, Hopedale, MA 01747. It serves Hopedale, Milford, Mendon, Bellingham, Upton and nearby communities. You can call the store at (774) 243-0323 or use the Get directions button on this page to plan your route.

What are Caroline's Cannabis Hopedale's hours?

The Hopedale store is open every day from 10am to 10pm. If you need an earlier or later stop, the original Caroline’s store in Uxbridge is open every day from 8am to 11pm. You can also order online and pick up your order in store.

When did Caroline's Cannabis Hopedale open?

Caroline’s Cannabis Hopedale opened in the fall of 2021. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission lists its adult-use retail license as active, with operations starting on October 13, 2021. It was the second store for Caroline’s, which first opened in Uxbridge in 2019.

Is Caroline's Cannabis Hopedale recreational or medical?

Caroline’s Cannabis Hopedale is a recreational-only store. You need a valid, unexpired, government-issued ID showing you are 21 or older. Medical marijuana registration cards, temporary IDs and paperwork are not accepted, and the store does not give medical advice, so medical questions belong with your physician.

What payment does Caroline's Cannabis Hopedale accept?

The Hopedale store accepts cash and debit cards, and there is an ATM on site if you would like to pay in cash. A debit service fee applies to debit transactions. Call (774) 243-0323 or email bekind@carolinescannabis.com with any questions before you visit.