Doobiez will hold its official opening Oct. 5. A West Milford ordinance permits 10 cannabis dispensaries to open in the township. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Growing like a weed The 2021 legalization of cannabis products in both New York and New Jersey has led to a burgeoning trade in what was once... Evergreen 20 Sep 2024 | 11:07
Sheriff Anthony Miranda leaves the New City Smoke Shop on May 7. The store was padlocked on day one of the city wide crackdown. Photo: Keith J. Kelly Sheriff Miranda Says 75 Illegal Weed Stores Were Padlocked in First 4 Days of Crackdown In the first four days of a citywide crackdown, 75 retail outlets selling illegal cannabis products were padlocked. “We visited... 19 May 2024 | 06:16
The Jersey Roots cannabis dispensary on Union Valley Road celebrates its grand opening with an outdoor party featuring vendors, a DJ, food and games Saturday, April 20. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Jersey Roots dispensary opens Jersey Roots celebrated its official opening with an outdoor party for the community Saturday, April 20 - a date that has... Local News 24 Apr 2024 | 09:33
Domino’s won’t open in Hewitt A Domino’s pizza franchise planned in Hewitt will not open because that building was “not approved for food usage,” Councilman... Local News 24 Jan 2024 | 04:06
Council denies support for one cannabis firm The Township Council rejected a resolution to support Canabhang’s application to the state Cannabis Regulatory Commission... Local News 04 Jul 2023 | 01:52
Rachel Lyons is owner and chief executive of Jersey Roots Dispensary, which will sell cannabis products at 1433 Union Valley Road in West Milford starting this summer. (Photo provided) Cannabis dispensary plans summer opening New Jersey resident Rachel Lyons plans to open Jersey Roots Dispensary to sell cannabis products at 1433 Union Valley Road... Local News 17 May 2023 | 08:06
State lawmakers are asked to stop ‘gifts’ of cannabis Councilwoman Marilyn Lichtenberg has never been a cannabis fan, but since New Jersey legalized its sale in 2021, she has... Local News 23 Jan 2023 | 10:04
The town gets ready for cannabis sales. ( Punyada) Ordinance update clarifies where cannabis can be sold Action to update a 2021 West Milford Zoning ordinance originally designed to determine where cannabis can be sold was taken... Local News 22 Jul 2022 | 11:16
A cannabis leaf. West Milford determines the future of cannabis in town An ordinance to create a “Route 23 Cannabis Establishment Overlay Zone” will be considered for adoption by the Township of... Local News 20 Jun 2022 | 10:12
Robert Marti’s Canabhang cannabis business at 24 Marshall Hill Road. West Milford Council defines ‘park,’ sets buffers for cannabis locations An amendment updating the existing cannabis control ordinance that sets allowable distances between businesses, parks, schools... Local News 23 May 2022 | 09:55
Cannabis dispensaries are coming to town. Three new cannabis businesses coming to West Milford Three separate resolutions submitted to the Township of West Milford Council for action this week support the opening of... Local News 18 May 2022 | 10:48
West Milford plans cannabis public hearing An amendment to an existing ordinance that allows cannabis business to operate within the Township of West Milford and sets... Local News 26 Apr 2022 | 04:35
cannabis commerce Ordinance update could allow cannabis sales in all but residential West Milford zones A proposed update of the original law controlling cannabis business sales in West Milford was not introduced as expected... Local News 09 Feb 2022 | 12:53
WM council supports amended cannabis law, supports business An amended ordinance addressing zoning entitled “Medical and Recreational Cannabis Activity” and also a resolution in support... Local News 19 Oct 2021 | 12:15
Photo by Aphiwat chuangchoem from Pexels NJ voting session canceled amid cannabis bill disagreements A New Jersey Assembly voting session that had been scheduled for Monday and was to include a measure setting up the new recreational... Local News 24 Nov 2020 | 12:12
