Start of Legal Marijuana Sales Delayed at South Jersey Dispensary

TRENTON – One of the 13 marijuana dispensaries authorized to expand to adult-use recreational sales won’t start today as planned.

Curaleaf’s location on Route 130 in Edgewater Park in Burlington County was crossed off the list on the Cannabis Regulatory Commission website without explanation Wednesday night. An email seeking clarification was not immediately returned.

On its website, Curaleaf still identifies its Edgewater Park dispensary as being for medical marijuana only. It doesn’t say when it will open for adult-use sales but to check back for updates.

On Twitter, the company said that today “is the big day” when adult-use sales begin at its Bellmawr location. Earlier posts had mentioned the planned Edgewater Park opening, and no reason was given for the change.

Whatever happened to delay the Edgewater Park opening seems to have been a last-minute issue. The company’s U.S. president, Matt Darin, said in an interview Monday that the openings were on track for its two dispensaries – excluding the one in Bordentown, where zoning approvals are still pending.

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“We are ready,” Darin said. “We’ve been preparing for quite some time and really looking forward to being able to launch adult use on Thursday.”

Dispensaries around New Jersey that are approved for recreational sales are in Bellmawr, Bloomfield, Deptford, Edgewater Park, Egg Harbor Township, Elizabeth, Lawrence, Maplewood, Paterson, Phillipsburg, Rochelle Park, Vineland and Williamstown.

Existing medical dispensaries that will not have recreational sales, at least initially, are in Atlantic City, Bordentown, Cranbury, Eatontown, Montclair, Neptune, Paramus, Secaucus, Union and Woodbridge.

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These are the best hiking spots in New Jersey

A trip to New Jersey doesn't have to be all about the beach. Our state has some incredible trails, waterfalls, and lakes to enjoy.

From the Pine Barrens to the Appalachian Trail to the hidden gems of New Jersey, you have plenty of options for a great hike. Hiking is such a great way to spend time outdoors and enjoy nature, plus it's a great workout.

Before you go out on the trails and explore some of our listeners' suggestions, I have some tips on hiking etiquette from the American Hiking Society.

If you are going downhill and run into an uphill hiker, step to the side and give the uphill hiker space. A hiker going uphill has the right of way unless they stop to catch their breath.

Always stay on the trail, you may see side paths, unless they are marked as an official trail, steer clear of them. By going off-trail you may cause damage to the ecosystems around the trail, the plants, and wildlife that live there.

You also do not want to disturb the wildlife you encounter, just keep your distance from the wildlife and continue hiking.

Bicyclists should yield to hikers and horses. Hikers should also yield to horses, but I’m not sure how many horses you will encounter on the trails in New Jersey.

If you are thinking of bringing your dog on your hike, they should be leashed, and make sure to clean up all pet waste.

Lastly, be mindful of the weather, if the trail is too muddy, it's probably best to save your hike for another day.

I asked our listeners for their suggestions of the best hiking spots in New Jersey, check out their suggestions:

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