Unbe-weed-able! More than 50 local residents were on hand to celebrate the opening and ribbon cutting for The Honorable Plant, the marijuana dispensary which opened at the site of the former Food Basket, later a pizzeria, on Bay Avenue recently.
Mayor Carolyn Broullon cut the ribbon with dispensary owner Beth Stavola and other principals of the dispensary, the first on its kind in the borough. By current borough ordinances, this is also the only dispensary which will be permitted in the borough, as the ordinance establishing it as a use and established the parameters on which it could be opened, limited the borough to a single dispensary.
While regulations governing the operation of cannabis businesses are set in state law, boroughs have the option of establishing the type of cannabis business it would allow and the number.
In contrast to Highlands limiting the business to a single dispensary, Atlantic Highlands ordinance would allow for two dispensaries and one manufactured business within stipulated portions of that borough. Since that ordinance was only approved recently, there are currently no applications for any type of cannabis business before the borough council in Atlantic Highlands.
In welcoming the business to Highlands, Mayor Broullon thanked Stavola for the time and effort she has taken to ensure both state and local laws are being met, and the property will continue to be maintained as it is now. Th building was completely renovated to adhere to all state regulations covering locks, entries, cameras and lighting. Among other things, the dispensary offers sufficient parking as well as handicapped parking for customers .
Food trucks, music, giveaways and outdoor fun were all part of the opening celebration. While the celebratory activities were in the parking lot and surrounding area of the shop, business continued as usual within the dispensary.
The Honorable Plant has a number of activities and cooperatives planned for the incoming months, and all are available for viewing on the business page at Honorableplant.com
One of the announcements made recently is The Honorable Plant is a sponsor of the 2025 Smodcastle Film Festival at First Ave, Atlantic Highlands, celebrating bold voices, creative storytelling, and community on the Jersey Shore from August 7 through August 10, The event supports independent cinema and local artists shaping the future of film.
Also planned are special sale days at the dispensary, participation in Highlands Pride at Huddy Park this month, and a Judge Kits Launch in September for persons who want to try their knowledge of cannabis products, cultivators and processors who are invited to submit products for the competition for a Best in Grass Award to be determined in October.
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