The Jersey City Cannabis Control Board (CCB) insisted a city council resolution leads to a pin in the map requiring a 600 ft distance be enforced versus the Planning Board’s interpretation of pulling permits merits a pin. They approved two cannabis dispensary applications, denied two, and carried one. Altalune Denied Altalune at 288 Central Ave. […]
The Jersey City Planning Board approved the Kushmart dispensary application after debating its closeness to the Cannabis Place dispensary for about three hours. Their application was carried at the planning board’s February 7th hearing due to concerns about their proximity to the 420 Cannabis Place Corp. “We do have [Supervising Planner] Matt Ward’s timeline,” Jersey City Planning […]
The Jersey City Planning Board carried the Kushmart cannabis dispensary application due to distance concerns expressed by their rival, the Cannabis Place. They were not approved last night. Instead, they must come back at the next meeting in two weeks. Attorney Frank Vitolo explained applicant Kushmart at 1521 JFK Blvd, plans to gut the interior […]
The Jersey City Council debated cannabis dispensary distance during their caucus meeting. Two dispensaries were up for approval during their regular Council meeting. Jersey City Commerce Department Director Maynard Woodson noted the Planning Board approved the adult-use cannabis dispensary applicant Green Flamingo on November 29th. They are poised to receive a city resolution, the last […]
The Jersey City Planning Board approved the Uforia and Green Flamingo adult-use cannabis dispensaries to operate in the northern Heights neighborhood without controversy. Uforia Dispensary Reviewed The first application was for Uforia LLC. The owner is Bashkim Spahi. The Uforia dispensary would be at 138 Griffith St in the Heights off Central Avenue. The Jersey […]
The Jersey City Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved five adult-use cannabis dispensaries during their November meeting including Lifted Vision. Strictly CBD Turns to Cannabis The first application was Strictly CBD at 394 Communipaw Ave. Their cannabis dispensary application was approved by the Planning Board in March. Co-owner Venus Smith said she has lived in Jersey […]
The Jersey City Council defeated an ordinance to cap cannabis dispensaries in the city at 55 due to concerns regarding equity & the number.
Cannademix is back at Hudson County Community College in Jersey City’s Journal Square for another cannabis convention next Thursday. They will hold an experience highlighting the education, opportunities, and culture of cannabis in New Jersey. Cannademix last held a career conference and cannabis convention at Hudson County Community College in June. Cannademix Founder Joshua Alb […]
The Jersey City Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved three adult-use cannabis dispensary applications and tabled two. “Do not have people text us for favors,” CCB Chair Brittani Bunney said at the beginning of the meeting. Legacy to Lifted The first application was the Legacy to Lifted dispensary, which seeks to operate at 490 West Side […]
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) promised to help conditional license winners at a Latino cannabis business conference held in Jersey City led by the Cannabis Place. This marked the first annual Latino cannabis conference held by the National Hispanic Cannabis Council’s Tri-State chapter, jointly hosted with 420 Cannabis Place’s CEO Osbert Orduna. While […]
The Jersey City Office of Diversity & Inclusion held a cannabis job fair at the Mary McCleod Bethune Center. Approved dispensaries were looking to hire locals. The Jersey City Cannabis Control Board (CCB) has made it clear they want the cannabis companies they approve to hire locally. They believe in the State’s mission to help […]
The Jersey City Council OKed two resolutions for cannabis dispensaries to open. The JC Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved four to go to the council The Council approved resolutions for the Cannabis Place 420 Corp. and Oceanfront Holdings. The Jersey City Council had previously delayed approving their resolutions. Securing a resolution from the City Council […]
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Dan Ulloa
Heady NJ Staff
