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Cannabis And More: Hoboken Council Meeting Starts Now (Link)

Three non-medical cannabis dispensaries have applied to open in Hoboken, NJ. The city is considering limiting dispensaries.

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Three non-medical cannabis dispensaries applied to open in the mile-square city of Hoboken. Some neighbors are concerned. (Shutterstock)
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One recreational cannabis dispensary has gotten approval to open at 14th and Hudson streets in Hoboken. Two other dispensaries have applied. (Caren Lissner/Patch)

HOBOKEN, NJ — After Hoboken's relatively new Cannabis Review Board approved a non-medical dispensary and considered applications of two others, some residents who were frustrated with the approval process have posted a petition.

And as a result of the debate, and Mayor Ravi Bhalla suggested limiting dispensaries in the mile-square city.

Wednesday night, the Hoboken council is considering rules limiting dispensaries, and more items.

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Watch the meeting on Facebook here.

Participate via Zoom here.

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The city said that meetings will allow in-person attendance starting in April.

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