Politics & Government
Recreational Cannabis Sales Could Be Penalized In Mendham Borough
Mendham borough plans to modify its code based on the Cannabis Regulatory Commission guidelines.
MENDHAM, NJ — The Mendham Borough Council is planning to take a vote to update its code for recreational cannabis, according to municipal documents.
Among the changes the council was planning to vote on, Mayor Christine Serrano-Glassner told Patch, are penalties for illegal commercial sales.
The council will hold a final public hearing and vote on the update at its 7 p.m. meeting on Monday at the Garabrant Center, 4 Wilson St.
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The Borough Council adopted its first ordinance banning recreational cannabis sales on May 24, 2021.
"We updated this ordinance to reflect any changes that would have come about as a result of the CRA concluding their regulations -- regulations that weren't in place when towns were given the deadline to approve or prohibit sales," Mayor Christine Serrano-Glassner wrote to Patch in an email. "Additionally we added a penalty for illegal commercial sales - this is for businesses that are operating in Cannabis sales without a municipal or state license."
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Mayor Christine Serrano-Glassner and the council argued there are “detrimental impacts” in allowing one or more types of cannabis business licenses in New Jersey towns. The update would prohibit “the operation of any class of recreational cannabis within the borough,” the ordinance update said.
The council also planned to vote on the resignation of Council Member Mary Sue Martin, who resigned on Jan. 17, according to the meeting's agenda. The borough's website said that Martin — serving her first term — was expected to continue in office through Dec. 31. Martin was still listed on the roll call for Monday night’s agenda.
The council will also take up a proposed resolution to appoint Carolynn Budd as deputy clerk, effective Monday. Budd has worked as an administrative assistant and clean communities and recycling coordinator for the borough.
For the full meeting agenda, click here.
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