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Gilbert changes code to address pot; 4 new businesses open in Chandler and more top local news

Brigette Peterson conducts her first full meeting as Gilbert mayor Jan. 19. (Screen shot from GilbertLive)
Brigette Peterson conducts her first full meeting as Gilbert mayor Jan. 19. (Screen shot from GilbertLive)

Brigette Peterson conducts her first full meeting as Gilbert mayor Jan. 19. (Screen shot from GilbertLive)

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Read the most popular business and community news stories from Gilbert and Chandler from the past week.

Gilbert

Gilbert Town Council amends codes to address marijuana at residences

Gilbert Town Council passed new building and fire code amendments Jan. 19 related to safety issues associated with residential marijuana growth and extraction facilities.

Panda Libre in Gilbert changes name to Kung Pow Restaurant

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The restaurant formerly known as Panda Libre at 748 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, changed its name and concept Dec. 18 to Kung Pow Restaurant. A trademark infringement suit was brought against Panda Libre by a national Chinese restaurant chain.

Gilbert looks to fill openings on two more boards

The town of Gilbert has announced it is looking for applicants to fill openings on two more town boards and commissions.

Chandler

Here are four businesses that have recently opened in Chandler

See four businesses that have recently opened in Chandler.

Laser Components Detector Group moves into new Chandler space

Laser Components Detector Group has moved into its new, significantly larger space in Chandler, according to a news release from the city.

Tom Blodgett and Alexa D’Angelo contributed to this report.




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