In October of 2021, Eliot 7 & 8th graders and all Morgan students took a survey created by PIC that looked at attitudes and behaviors around substance use and mental health. PIC has been administering this type of survey of students in collaboration with Clinton Schools since 2005, tracking the various trends around alcohol, marijuana,
On October 20, 2021, the Clinton Town Council unanimously voted to prohibit all cannabis business in town, as well as use of cannabis in any form on Town property. This decision reflects the Council's understanding of the risks marijuana use poses to teens and the inaccuracy of promised taxed income of sales of marijuana. The
At the 9/13/21 Public Hearing of the Planning & Zoning Commission, all Commission members but one voted against allowing cannabis businesses in Clinton. The hearing opened with a straight forward statement of opposition to cannabis businesses from Police Chief Vin DeMaio. Citing the blatant law enforcement restrictions within the marijuana law, the expansion of black
From Senior, Female: Marijuana is arguably one of the most prevalent substances used at Morgan and within our Clinton community. Although usage has been reported to have decreased by more than 50% since 2010 it still seems to be a huge problem. Even with a decrease in reported use there is also a decrease