An Update on Discern’d
Grafton, MA, November 10, 2022 – We are currently in the final licensing process with the Cannabis Control Commission to ensure that our company is ready to serve you while also abiding by all laws and regulations in the state of Massachusetts.
We are very eager to receive final approval and provide you with an official opening date as soon as possible.
Thank you so much for all of your support as we prepare for the exciting launch of Discern’d Cannabis Purveyors. We cannot wait to meet and see all of you in person when we officially open!
Thanks again for all the support – we couldn’t do this without you!
-The Discern’d Team

Discern’d Cannabis Purveyors Appoints Pottle as Assistant Vault Manager
Grafton, MA, July 19, 2022 – Discern’d Cannabis Purveyors—a retail operator committed to educating adult consumers about the benefits of cannabis—is pleased to announce that David Pottle has been appointed Assistant Vault Manager.
Pottle brings previous cannabis-industry experience to Discern’d, including positions as Floor Captain, Shift Lead and Inventory Lead at other dispensaries. His prior responsibilities ranged from managing inventory to stocking product, tracking product intake and movement, overseeing employees, managing front- and back-end operations, and reconciling deposits and inventory discrepancies. He holds a BA from Franklin Pierce University.
At Discern’d, Pottle will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all inventory-related procedures and regulations, including wholesale purchasing and managing the intake process, maintaining accurate inventory levels, conducting vault audits, and replenishing product.
“David brings a lot of cannabis-inventory experience to Discern’d,” states Discern’d Chief Executive Officer Allan Villatoro, MBA. “His proven skills in all the major areas of product and inventory management will be a tremendous asset in helping us ensure the availability of the highest quality cannabis for our consumers.”
Discern’d Cannabis Purveyors is scheduled to open in the summer of 2022.

Discern’d Cannabis Purveyors requires all team members to hold Dispensary Associate Certificate
Grafton, MA, July 14, 2022 – Discern’d Cannabis Purveyors—a retail operator committed to educating consumers about the benefits of cannabis—has established a company-wide mandate requiring that all team members hold a Dispensary Associate Certificate, part of a professional credential program administered by GF Institute through Green Flower, Inc.
A professional membership program developed by leaders in the cannabis industry, GF Institute is designed to promote the highest standards of professionalism, credibility and equity for dispensaries and related facilities nationwide. Green Flower is the industry standard for cannabis education, training and certification, working with industry leaders since 2014 to create best-in-class training programs for individuals and businesses. Read More

Discern’d Cannabis Purveyors Appoints Grignon as Assistant Manager
Grafton, MA, March 30, 2022 – Opening in the spring of 2022, Discern’d Cannabis Purveyors—a retail operator committed to educating consumers about the benefits of cannabis—is pleased to announce that Brianna Grignon has been appointed Assistant Manager.
Grignon brings previous cannabis-industry experience to Discern’d, including prior responsibilities in inventory management, sales floor supervision, product intake, and partner-relationship management. As part of these responsibilities, Grignon worked with We Can Deliver (WCD) to manage the first courier department in the state for adult cannabis delivery.
“Brianna will fit perfectly with the friendly, empathetic culture at Discern’d,” states Discern’d Chief Executive Officer Allan Villatoro, MBA. “She recognizes that education is the key to tailoring the experience so that cannabis can enhance people’s lives—and she understands the importance of creating a comfortable, approachable space where this learning can happen.”

2022 New England Cannabis Convention
Grafton, MA, March 30, 2022 – Last weekend we joined many others in the cannabis industry in attending the 2022 New England Cannabis Convention. This event is known as one of the “largest and influential trade shows” as it highlights the best of the best in the industry. With more than 300 exhibitors and vendors packed into the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, we saw some familiar faces and connected with new ones.
Events like this are important to be able to make the connection between the educators and the consumers. With this ever-changing market, it is important to research new products and new technologies.
It is through this type of collaboration that our team is committed to providing superiority in everything that we learn and do.
NECANN 2022 you did not disappoint, and we look forward to more events in 2023.
Here we “grow”!
