Tag: cannabis
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Public invited to comment on retail cannabis operations in Hopewell Township on Jan. 25
The Hopewell Township Committee will hold an open public forum to discuss retail cannabis in the township at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 via Zoom. Committee members will solicit public comment on all aspects of the future of retail cannabis in Hopewell Township. “We spent a great deal of time in 2021 coming up with an…
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North Brunswick council members support two businesses for cannabis facilities
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The members of the North Brunswick Township Council have passed resolutions supporting a retail cannabis facility’s application and a cannabis cultivation facility’s application to the state to become licensed marijuana businesses. On Jan. 10, council members passed a resolution in support of Jersey Garden Greens to operate a Class 5 Retail License…
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Engaging stories of 2021
As the New Year approaches, the Criterion Sentinel takes a look back at some of the engaging stories that made headlines in 2021. Metuchen plans to ‘do more’ to recognize borough’s namesake Lenni-Lenape Indian Chief Metuchen Borough officials acknowledged not enough was being done to recognize the borough’s namesake Lenni-Lenape Indian Chief Metuchen (Matouchin or…
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Princeton Cannabis Task Force moves ahead despite objections
Despite pushback from some residents, the Princeton Cannabis Task Force is going forward with its recommendation to the Princeton Council to allow up to three cannabis dispensaries to open in town. The task force reaffirmed its recommendation to allow the retail sale of cannabis – but not to issue licenses yet for other cannabis-related businesses…
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Hopewell Township supports Stone Hill Manufacturing for cannabis cultivation
Members of the Hopewell Township Committee approved a resolution of support this month for Stone Hill Manufacturing as the company applies for cannabis cultivation and manufacturing licenses from the state. Mayor Julie Blake, Deputy Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning, Township Committeewoman Kristin McLaughlin, Township Committeeman Kevin Kuchinski, and Township Committeeman Michael Ruger voted “yes” to approve the…
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Hightstown voters approve of retail sale of cannabis products in the borough
When the last votes were tallied, Hightstown voters overwhelmingly approved the lone municipal public question on the ballot: whether the mayor and Hightstown Borough Council should adopt an ordinance to permit the retail sale of cannabis products in the borough. Voters approved the question by a margin of 817 votes to 507 votes, based on…
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North Brunswick creates overlay zones for permitted licenses of adult use cannabis
NORTH BRUNSWICK – In the 2020 general election, New Jersey voters approved Public Question No. 1, which amended the New Jersey Constitution to allow for the legalization of cannabis for adults at least 21 years of age. In North Brunswick, the vote count was 11,307 “yes” to 5,914 “no” votes. On Feb. 22, 2021, Gov.…
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Hopewell Township permits cannabis cultivation, manufacturing
Hopewell Township Committee members are allowing the business operations of cannabis cultivators and manufacturers within the township’s Valley Resource Conservation (VRC) district. The decision came after months of discussions and public hearing on Sept. 13, which had more than 100 attendees at the virtual Township Committee meeting. Members of the Township Committee adopted an ordinance…
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Edison will permit 10 cannabis establishment licenses
By REBECCA HERSH Correspondent EDISON – In the haze of confusion over opt in, opt out, or do nothing about regulating cannabis businesses in the municipality, the Edison Township Council, during a special meeting on Aug. 19, decided to opt in by passing an ordinance that sets very strict guidelines about how all cannabis business…