SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (WHDH) - The West Springfield City Council has decided not to allow marijuana shops to open until at least 2018.

That vote passed by an 8 to 0 margin.

Officials had opened the floor to residents before taking the vote.

One resident showed up saying he was in favor of the measure.

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