Tag: legalization of recreational marijuana
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Milltown will gauge public opinion on allowing retail cannabis businesses on Ryders Lane through non-binding referendum
MILLTOWN – Borough officials will gauge public opinion with a non-binding ballot question in the November election on whether or not they are in favor of allowing recreational retail cannabis businesses along the highway commercial zones of Ryders Lane. “The goal is to ascertain sentiment so we can revisit the issue of permitting cannabis businesses…
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Virtual discussions will focus on CBD oil, legalization of marijuana
Learn about CBD oil at 7 p.m. Oct. 20, courtesy of a virtual presentation through the North Brunswick Public Library. Wellspring Center for Prevention members will discuss CBD oil and cannabidiols. Register at https://form.jotform.com/202714310962145 For more information, email librarian Ryan Miller at [email protected] For a complete listing of virtual events, visit https://northbrunswicklibrary.org/ or find the…
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Marijuana legalization makes its way to the polls
By KRYSTAL NURSE The Sun A drug tied to many euphemisms and pop culture references reaches New Jersey ballots this November, as voters decide the state’s future with marijuana. Since 2018, when he was sworn in, Gov. Phil Murphy has advocated for marijuana legalization, broadly understood simply as “legalization.” Several failed bills from both the…
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Experts discuss effects of legalization of recreational marijuana
EAST BRUNSWICK–With growing talks of legalizing recreational cannabis statewide, experts spoke about the effects it could have on the Township of East Brunswick. More than 80 residents attended the East Brunswick Elks Lodge 2370 and the East Brunswick Municipal Alliance’s Marijuana Ordinance Forum on Feb. 26 at the Community Arts Center. The event was moderated…
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Experts to discuss legalization of marijuana at next Metuchen Edison Piscataway NAACP meeting
A panel of experts will discuss the legalization of marijuana at the next Metuchen Edison Piscataway NAACP meeting at 7 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the Stelton Community Center, 328 Plainfield Ave., Edison. For more information, call 732-841-9023.
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Old Bridge Council wants to ban the sale of marijuana
OLD BRIDGE — With Gov. Phil Murphy’s campaign promise to end cannabis prohibition during his first 100 days of office, the Township Council wants to ban the sale of marijuana in the township. “I don’t want to wait and see what other towns do,” Councilwoman Debbie Walker said during the Jan. 22 council meeting. “We…
