Following the CRB’s recommendations, the council voted unanimously Thursday night to grant class 5 (retail) licenses to the three applicants, who had previously obtained planning board approvals. They are:
• Monteverde NJ at 45 North Bridge Avenue, a former dry cleaner’s shop
• The Frosted Nug, planning to open in the space formerly occupied by the China Moon Restaurant in the Crate’s Liquors strip mall, also on North Bridge
• Canopy Crossroad, which would abut Red Bank Liquors at 9 West Street.
According to police Chief Darren McConnell, who also serves as interim borough manager, the three have now satisfied all borough reviews under the law. Cannabis retailers also require licenses from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission.