The Hoboken Planning Board allowed the Blue Violets cannabis dispensary application to proceed to a public hearing at its meeting Thursday, marking a victory for owners who are trying to overcome some community opposition.
The micro-dispensary planned for 628 Washington St. has faced questions of legality due to its proximity to two schools — Hoboken Charter School and All Saints Episcopal Day School — and the timing of its application submissions.
The prospective owners said they are interpreting Thursday’s decision to mean those concerns will not be used to disqualify their application.
“We understand that with this decision now made, we’ll move to the full hearing and be reviewed against the ordinance we applied under in February,” said co-owner Max Thompson.