Tag: adult use marijuana

  • North Brunswick residents can join Cannabis Town Hall June 21

    North Brunswick residents can join Cannabis Town Hall June 21

      North Brunswick Township will hold its second Cannabis Town Hall at 7 p.m. June 21, a virtual discussion with the public on the new cannabis legislation requirements. Open to North Brunswick residents who want to share their opinions. For the log in information, visit https://northbrunswicknj.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/062121-Special-Council-Meeting-Notice.pdf?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=june-16-website-updates-covid-19-briefing-video

  • Howell cannabis ordinance tabled until council’s July 13 meeting

    Howell cannabis ordinance tabled until council’s July 13 meeting

    HOWELL – The members of the Howell Township Council have tabled an ordinance that would, if adopted, prohibit cannabis businesses from operating in the community. The ordinance was introduced on May 25 and scheduled for a public hearing and possible vote for adoption on June 15. However, on June 15, Township Manager Brian Geoghegan said…

  • Pennington would restrict recreational cannabis with opt-in ordinance

    Pennington would restrict recreational cannabis with opt-in ordinance

    The Pennington council has introduced an opt-in ordinance that would permit a combined total of three cannabis retailers and medical dispensaries to operate in two borough zones. If ultimately adopted by the Borough Council, the opt-in ordinance will restrict additional class licenses for cannabis businesses in the borough. With the introduction of the ordinance occurring…

  • Town hall discusses options for North Brunswick related to adult-use marijuana

    Town hall discusses options for North Brunswick related to adult-use marijuana

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – Township officials and residents have shared their opinions regarding whether North Brunswick officials should issue any of the licenses allowed by the state in accordance with the legalization of adult-use cannabis in New Jersey. In the November 2020 general election, about 70% of North Brunswick residents voted in favor of legalizing marijuana.…

  • Two Freehold Township cannabis ordinances set for public hearings June 22

    Two Freehold Township cannabis ordinances set for public hearings June 22

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee is taking action to maintain a prohibition of the cultivation, harvesting and sale of marijuana in Freehold Township, as well as banning underage use of the substance, while permitting medical marijuana dispensaries to operate in the community. On May 25, committee members introduced two ordinances related to the use…

  • If law passes, cannabis businesses may apply for licenses in Freehold Borough

    If law passes, cannabis businesses may apply for licenses in Freehold Borough

    FREEHOLD – The Borough Council is taking action to establish regulations for marijuana businesses that may eventually operate in Freehold Borough. On June 7, council members introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, establish where cannabis establishments may be permitted in the borough and how they may receive a  business license. Council President Annette Jordan…

  • Englishtown council members seek to ban marijuana businesses in borough

    Englishtown council members seek to ban marijuana businesses in borough

    ENGLISHTOWN – Borough Council members are taking action to prohibit the operation of marijuana businesses in Englishtown. On June 23, council members introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, prohibit all marijuana establishments, distributors and delivery services from operating in Englishtown. The delivery of cannabis items and related supplies to Englishtown addresses by a delivery…

  • North Brunswick residents can join Cannabis Town Hall June 10

    North Brunswick residents can join Cannabis Town Hall June 10

      North Brunswick Township will hold a Cannabis Town Hall at 7 p.m. June 10, a virtual discussion with the public on the new cannabis legislation requirements. Open to North Brunswick residents who want to share their opinions. For the log in information, visit https://northbrunswicknj.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/061021-Special-Council-Meeting-Notice.pdf?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=june-8-website-updates-covid-19-briefing-video  

  • Jamesburg residents split on opinions for borough to opt in or out of marijuana ordinance

    Jamesburg residents split on opinions for borough to opt in or out of marijuana ordinance

    JAMESBURG–The Borough Council held a discussion about its potential decision to opt in or out of allowing cannabis establishments within the municipality. On Feb. 22, Gov. Phil Murphy signed historic adult-use cannabis reform bills into law, legalizing and regulating cannabis use and possession for adults 21 years and older and decriminalizing marijuana and hashish possession.…