Watch Livingston Public Meeting On Marijuana Legalization

LIVINGSTON, NJ — New Jersey has legalized recreational marijuana for adults. But what does it mean for the future of Livingston? That was the topic during a public forum on cannabis held on Tuesday evening (watch the video below).

The clock is ticking on New Jersey towns if they want to pass local laws banning or regulating legal marijuana, including Livingston. Read More: 5 Things You Need To Know About Marijuana Legalization In NJ

When state lawmakers crafted the legalization bill, they left room for individual municipalities to ban or limit the number of cannabis businesses operating in their communities. This includes dispensaries, delivery services and growers. Read More: Marijuana Is Legal In NJ. But Can Towns Still Ban It?

After the virtual meeting, several Livingston community members offered their opinions on the issue in the comments section of the video. Seen online:

• “There are so many people in this town that benefit, but hide in the closet about their use.”
• “I wish my mother had medical marijuana for her stage IV lung cancer.”
• “If it’s banned in our town, people will go to another town and give them the money that we could use here.”
• “It's time to join the 21st century. Income for township. Voters 2:1 in favor. Those on council vote against it should be voted out.”
• “I guess we can all go to Montclair. At least it is an educated and open-minded place.”

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