PRINCETON, NJ — The special council meeting to discuss the possibility of a cannabis dispensary in town is now scheduled to take place on March 29, Councilwoman Eve Niedergang said in an email to residents. Niedergang is also the chair of the Cannabis Task Force (CTF).
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m., and one hour will be allocated for presentations by members of the CTF and others. “Members of this group (or others they would like to work with or who express an interest in being involved, or any outside experts, paid or unpaid) can take up to 30 minutes total (combined) to present the points that they would like considered,” Niedergang said.
After all presentations are done, the floor will open for public comment. Each speaker will be given no more than three minutes, with each person having one opportunity to speak. “The presenters will be able to stay (or return to the screen) for the public comment section of the meeting so that they can respond to questions,” Niedergang said. The meeting will be run by Mayor Mark Freda who will recognize the speakers.
“Presenters should keep their video off except for when they are presenting. Video should also be on during the discussion after the presentations,” Niedergang said.
Closer to the date of the meeting, relevant information will be sent out via newsletter and social media. Information will also be available on the Municipal website as well.
Read More:
Princeton Council Meeting To Discuss Cannabis Postponed To Spring
Highlights From Princeton’s Cannabis Task Force Report
Despite Opposition, Princeton’s Cannabis Task Force Moves Ahead
Petition Opposes Cannabis Retail Near Princeton Schools, Homes
In December, the Cannabis Task Force decided to move ahead with its recommendations to Council, despite pushback from some residents
The CTF recommended three medical and adult-use retail dispensaries in town. All marijuana retailers will be subject to zoning restrictions similar to alcohol stores — at least 200 feet from schools.
This particular point resulted in pushback from some residents and the school district, who prefer a buffer of 1,000 feet for any cannabis dispensaries situated near schools.
A petition urging Council to increase the buffer zone was signed by over 750 residents.
The Task Force has zeroed in on commercial areas for cannabis retail. The identified locations are Dinky area/Alexander St, Jugtown (near the intersection of Harrison St and Nassau St), Central Business District, Witherspoon North (Witherspoon Street only between Green and Leigh Avenue), and 206 North (at Cherry Valley).
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