Matthew Hand of 20 Village Court, Flemington, Hunterdon County, shared that he was a medical marijuana patient who had very little access in Hunterdon County. He commented that Morris County would be much closer to him. He declared his support for more growers and all cannabis licenses in cities. He shared that he knew about the work of Sanjay Chaudhari, a Randolph resident who owns the Sweet Virginia Soil company, saying that if the municipality let the licenses pass, Mr. Chaudhari would be able to keep his residence in the city and let his business thrive. He reiterated his support for cannabis licenses, especially cultivation licenses. He appreciated that the committee organized this forum to hear from the 70% of voters who supported the legalization and availability of cannabis. Adam Sari of Branchburg Township in Somerset County said he was a cannabis patient who had recently met Sanjay Chaudhari. He shared that he was exploring the possibility of investing with Mr. Chaudhari because he liked his business plan and fully supported it.
He explained that liquor stores are on every corner in every New Jersey town and commented that opponents often say drugs happen to children. He explained that children would get it, whether it was illegal or not, citing underage drinking as an example. He explained that it was important to make the right decision and end the ban that has hit minority communities and people of color hard. He thought it was likely that cannabis would be decriminalized at the federal level. Sanjay Chaudhari 1502 Sussex Turnpike said he is a resident of the community and wants to open a cannabis cultivation business in the city. He hopes to get a permit. People were asked and they voted to legalize recreational marijuana. It is important that the city responds to this positive vote and allows local facilities that promote the accessibility of the product. Cannabis is a natural product that reassures the consumer.
It is not a substance associated with violence, as alcohol can sometimes be. It`s good for society. It rejects the incremental approach. His business would be ready to start immediately. He has the option of renting land in a building in the Canfield Business Park and would try to start an indoor grow business there. The company will generate tax revenue that would be useful to the city. Delivery makes the product available in the city. He stressed that the Council may opt for some classes of business and not all. Her growing approach is best because she is covered and safely confined in the building. It will be a sustainable business. He is a master gardener and has studied ways to sequester carbon from waste that releases carbon into the atmosphere. He also studied how to retain more carbon in soil materials so that fewer emissions are emitted into the atmosphere.
He wants to have his business in Randolph, the community where he lives. He hopes he won`t have to move his family out of town, as they`ve been in the community for nearly a decade. Wayne Burrini 11 Calais Road said he had lived in Randolph for 40 years. He said he was also a medical marijuana patient. He shared that Randolph residents are concerned about the legalization of cannabis. NJ voted overwhelmingly in favor of legalization. He is upset that it took the legislature and governor so long to respond to the new law, but now they have. He has been a cannabis activist for many years. He does not agree with alarmism.
Children do not come to alternative treatment centres. Children are safe because it will be a highly regulated business. He explained that if the city votes no, it will not be able to re-register for 5 years. Councillor Carey corrected and explained that the City can participate at any time after the withdrawal. If she chooses to do so, she will not be able to unsubscribe for five years. He thanked the councillor for her clarification, but went on to explain that he doesn`t think the city should hesitate to wait for the state`s cannabis regulatory commission to announce its rules. He hopes Randolph will now vote yes to register. Councillor Carey explained that the subcommittee had met regularly over the past few months and its purpose was to make a recommendation to council on whether or not to accept six cannabis business licences. Since state laws have given cities 180 days for this measure, the subcommittee plans to submit its recommendation to council by the end of June so it can take action before the Aug. 21 deadline. She noted that this was the second of two public forums hosted by the city on recently enacted laws legalizing recreational marijuana use. The purpose of the public forums was to educate the public about the new laws and decisions that will be made by the Township of Randolph, and to gather feedback from the community.
She stated that she and the other members of the subcommittee would listen and gather input tonight, as at the first forum; and wanted to give the audience time to express themselves. Governor Murphy signed a bill legalizing and regulating the use and possession of cannabis for adults 21 years of age and older. Jennifer Kaden 59 Dover Chester Road shared that she spoke at the first forum and wanted to reaffirm her support for the city to opt for the local cannabis trade. She is the mother of three children with learning disabilities. She loves the city and enjoys the great schools and the community where she can raise her children. She is a medical marijuana patient. She is also a cook and consumes cannabis products in her kitchen. She shared that a large percentage of the community voted to legalize marijuana.
She is not worried about the impact of minors, as pharmacies will check ID and prohibitions for those to whom the sale of the product is illegal. She explained that marijuana is not addictive and is not a gateway to other drugs. She also doesn`t think home values will decrease, but believes it will increase when the community is open to the cannabis trade. She shared that she was interested in opening a grocery store in the city. If the city doesn`t choose to do so, it will look to other municipalities to start its business, and Randolph will lose that potential tax revenue. The Cannabis Legalization Forum #2The Randolph Township Cannabis Subcommittee will be held on Wednesday 9. June 2021, to hold the second of two public forums to gather feedback from residents and business owners on local actions the local council must consider regarding whether or not to license cannabis businesses under the recently enacted Marijuana Legalization Act. The forum will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Community Building, 502 Millbrook Avenue in Randolph. The forum will provide a second opportunity for Randolph community members to express their views on the state`s new recreational cannabis laws and what actions the board must consider under the legislation before the 180-day deadline (August 22, 2021) on whether Randolph should be open to these businesses or banned from incorporation. Jamie Vansiver of Clarksboro, Gloucester County, shared that she is dating Sativa Cross.
She explained that 68.0 percent of Randolph voters voted to legalize recreational activities. She asked the community to have empathy for medical patients and asked the committee to consider the idea that if so many people voted for recreational use, the number would likely be higher if it was for medical purposes only. She explained that the people who used medical cannabis were people with disabilities, diseases, cancer and other conditions. She shared her health and explained how pharmaceuticals affect her negatively. She explained that people with chronic diseases need and need access to something other than pharmacy medications, as they can be doomed to develop a tolerance to painkillers.
