Lakewood poised to ban pot sales, production; why it's no surprise
Months after most of New Jersey overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana, the township is snuffing out any plans to have it sold or produced locally.
The Township Committee voted initially on March 18 to ban any such sales through an ordinance that faces a public hearing and final vote on April 22.
The ban is not a surprise given that the state referendum approved in November lost badly in Lakewood, with 69% of voters here opposing it and just 31% casting favorable ballots.