N.J. town on verge of hosting 21st adult legal weed store in state

Rochelle Park cannabis dispensary kicks off its  first day of  legalized recreational sales

The Ascend Fort Lee dispensary is on the verge of expanding to adult legal weed, according to the company and Fort Lee Township officials. Pictured here, Ascend Rochelle Park offers recreational weed as New Jersey kicks off its first day of legalized marijuana sales on April 21, 2022. Patti Sapone | NJ Advance Media

Fort Lee is poised to become the next New Jersey town to sell adult legal weed in what would be the closest state dispensary to New York City.

Ascend Wellness is set to appear before the Fort Lee Planning Board on Monday for final municipal approvals. A top executive at the multi-state operator said conversations with township officials have indicated that Ascend Fort Lee could launch adult weed sales as early as this week.


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