Massachusetts Cannabis Reform Coalition, Inc. v. Town of Ashland

Plaintiff Massachusetts Cannabis Reform Coalition (the “Coalition”) has commenced this action against the Town of Ashland (“Ashland”) seeking declaratory and injunctive relief under 42 U.S.C. §1983. The Coalition alleges that Ashland promulgated a new park permit regulation (“the regulation”) which violates the plaintiffs’ constitutional rights to free speech and assembly. Both sides have filed motions for summary judgment.

For the reasons discussed below, summary judgment is granted in favor of the plaintiffs.

BACKGROUND

Based on the parties’ submissions, the following facts are undisputed. The…