Jersey City Planning Board OKs cannabis lounge despite objections from St. Peter’s, Hudson Catholic
However, Torres was unhappy that the lounge would open as late as bars are in New Jersey, which is until 2 a.m. on weekends.
“We’re far from that stage yet. I vote aye,” he added.
Lipski recused himself as a deacon of the Archdiocese of Newark, which has jurisdiction over St. Peter’s and Hudson Catholic.
“This is just the first step for the application. I’m sorry he had to go through this. I hope that he can see it through,” Commissioner Joyce Watterman, also the council president, said before voting yes.