In a split vote, Borough Council members have taken action to prohibit the operation of cannabis businesses in Englishtown.
On July 28, council members voted 3-2 to adopt an ordinance that will prohibit all cannabis establishments, distributors and delivery services from operating in Englishtown. The ordinance amends the municipal code to add cannabis businesses as prohibited uses.
The delivery of cannabis items and/or related supplies to Englishtown addresses by a delivery service that is based outside the borough will be permitted.
Phillipsburg: The town council unanimously passed two measures Nov. 7.
The first was a resolution of support for the expanded implementation of medical marijuana in New Jersey and then an ordinance to allow for Alternative Treatment Centers in the town.
Englishtown: At a recent meeting of the Borough Council, members said they were opposed to recreational marijuana but would support the use and distribution of medical marijuana under controlled circumstances.
At the Englishtown meeting, council members said they would support the use and distribution of medical marijuana under controlled circumstances, but were opposed to recreational marijuana.
“In five years, you may need [medical] cannabis,” Councilwoman Lori Cooke said. “But I don’t support the recreational use.”
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