The county seat has joined the small number of New Jersey municipalities allowing retail sales of marijuana within its borders.
The Borough Council earlier this week passed an ordinance allowing a maximum of two marijuana shops in Flemington.
All council members voted in favor except for Jessica Hand who abstained.
During the public hearing, most residents who spoke were in favor of passing the measure. One resident spoke against, voicing concern over not knowing what state regulations will look like.
The county seat may be joining the small number of New Jersey municipalities allowing retail sales of marijuana within its borders.
The borough council on Monday unanimously introduced an ordinance that would allow a maximum of two marijuana shops in the borough.
Mayor Betsy Driver said that 71% of borough voters in November approved the statewide referendum calling for the legalization of marijuana for adults over 21.
"Basically we're treating it like alcohol package stores," the mayor said.
Two Monmouth County communities have moved forward on plans this summer to support a dispensary within their borders if licensed by New Jersey's medical marijuana program.
The Freehold Borough Council voted unanimously on Aug. 19 to support a facility proposed by Garden State Botanicals at a site on Throckmorton Street. The plan still needs approval from the state Department of Health.
Correction: An earlier version of the story said the state was looking at Flemington as a location for a future cannabis business. The state has made no indication that one town has an advantage over any other.
Starting Monday, the state Division of Medicinal Marijuana will open up the application process to those seeking to operate a medical marijuana dispensary in portions of New Jersey.
This action comes on the heels of the Flemington Borough Council voting 3-1 on June 24 to endorse the installment of a medical marijuana dispensary in Hunterdon County.
Though there is not yet a specific proposal, the borough council voted 3-1 on Monday to endorse the concept of having a medical marijuana dispensary in the county seat.
Mayor Betsy Driver said the borough has been approached by several potential operators of dispensaries. Earlier this month, the Murphy administration announced it is seeking applicants to operate up to 108 medical marijuana dispensaries statewide, up from the current number of six.
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