The SD-3 zone is located in the area between Mill Street and Route 206/94 around and adjacent to North Park Driven and South Park Drive.
The council approved resolution #175-2023 at the meeting in the beginning of June, prior to the adoption of the ordinance. The Newton Planning Board had originally heard Newton CB, LLC's application for a site plan approval beginning on August 17, 2022. After hearing testimony about the business's operational plans to address safety, security and odor control concerns, the applicant received a waiver/exception and approval on October 19, 2022.
The resolution issued a Class 5 Cannabis Retailer License to Skylands Herbal, LLC formerly known as Newton CB, LLC, to be located at 117 Water Street.