Town Council To Postpone Medical Marijuana Action, Lower Pool Fees
The Town Council will meet on Monday, June 8, but it has postponed any action on the proposed medical marijuana dispensary until its next meeting on June 22.
The Town Council will meet on Monday, June 8, but it has postponed any action on the proposed medical marijuana dispensary until its next meeting on June 22.
Zen Leaf™, a leading cannabis dispensary brand, today announced its latest expansion effort, joining the New Jersey (“NJ”) medical cannabis market with a new retail facility (known as “ATCs” or alternative treatment centers in NJ) opened this past weekend. The established cannabis retailer, which already operates dispensaries across six states & Puerto Rico, welcomes the New Jersey medical cannabis community to its new storefront at 117 Spring Street in Elizabeth.
Under the leadership of the new CEO, Jason Ackerman, TerrAscend’s strategic expansion of its stateside operations, including Ilera Healthcare and The Apothecarium in Pennsylvania, represented more than half of the Company’s first quarter net sales. TerrAscend plans to build off its current growth momentum by opening two new Apothecarium retail locations in Pennsylvania and expanding into New Jersey’s lucrative medical market in the upcoming quarter.
TerrAscend remains focused on the execution of its U.S. expansion strategy. To date, the Company has grown its U.S. presence, both organically and through targeted strategic acquisitions, which include Arise Bioscience, The Apothecarium, Ilera Healthcare, and State Flower. This has enabled TerrAscend to enter new markets and establish a strong foothold. The Company’s U.S expansion strategy is rooted in a commitment to achieving scale and profitability in the select markets where it operates.
In a May 14 report to investors, Columbia Care advised that it had completed construction of a 50,000-square foot, indoor growing facility at 1560 North West Boulevard in Vineland. The company was in the process of hiring dispensary workers, too.
The growing facility is supposed to supply the dispensary at 1062 North Delsea Drive. New Jersey requires that medical marijuana sold in the state also be grown in the state.
New Jersey now has two more medical marijuana dispensaries.
The state Department of Health this week issued permits to Zen Leaf in Elizabeth, which will open Friday, and Columbia Care, which will open early June in Vineland.
Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said the new dispensaries will allow patients to better access their medicine during the pandemic.
In March, the state provided waivers to allow dispensaries to provide curbside pick-up, telephone consultations, bulk discounts and reduced caregiver fees.
The state Department of Health said it has issued final permits to Zen Leaf Elizabeth and Columbia Care in Vineland to begin dispensing marijuana. That brings the state total to 11 dispensaries.
Zen Leaf, operated by Verano NJ, will open its doors Friday in Elizabeth. Columbia Care plans to open in early June. Both received licenses to grow, process and dispense medical marijuana during a licensing round in 2018.
The New Jersey Department of Health this week issued permits allowing Zen Leaf Elizabeth (Verano NJ) in Elizabeth and Columbia Care in Vineland to begin dispensing medical marijuana. This brings the total number of operating dispensaries in the state to 11.
“It is critical that we continue to expand access for patients especially during these unprecedented times,” Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said. “ The availability of these new ATCs will provide residents in the northern and southern parts of the state better access to products they need to treat their conditions.”
A medical marijuana growing and processing facility yet to be built on Route 94 has grown by approximately 30,000 square feet.
The Township Land Use Board, at its virtual meeting Thursday, unanimously approved the expansion for room to install HVAC equipment inside the building and to provide adequate space for mechanical equipment in utility rooms. The changes increase the size of the building across two stories from 381,548 square feet to 411,176 square feet.
The Verona Town Council opened the floor for community input during Thursday evening’s virtual council meeting to gauge public opinion on a current proposal to open a medical marijuana dispensary in town at 30 Pompton Avenue.
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