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Voters approve recreational pot shop in Sharon

Seattle has filed a motion with Seattle Municipal Court to vacate convictions and dismiss charges for marijuana possession for anyone prosecuted by the city from 1997 to 2010, the mayor's office said. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

SHARON, Mass. — Voters in Sharon gave the green light for a recreational marijuana shop and grow operation on Route 1.

The decision was made Tuesday night.

The shop will be located about three miles from Gillette Stadium.

The town is projecting $1.5 million in tax revenue from the facility every year.