marijuana

During the month of July, there were several incidents where the drug trail ran to an end as police broke it up.

Asbury Park mayor John Moor said the ban is a health issue, not a money making measure.

The latest impact of New Jersey's recreational marijuana law has come into the fold as nearly 88,000 cases related to certain marijuana and hashish convictions or pending cases have been vacated or dismissed.

The Berkeley Township Council is a step closer to preventing any recreational marijuana shops from having a footprint in the community.

The legislation would help police and towns and keep the peace when situations escalate by broadening "the legal definition of “riot,” and increases penalties for crimes committed during a riot."

The Manchester Township Council introduced an ordinance this week along with an initial approval of a measure that would prevent cannabis shops from establishing themselves in this Ocean County municipality.

From a driver throwing loose change at another driver's windshield in a road rage incident to a pair of DWI's, all within a few hours, Jackson Police have stories behind the arrests in each case.

At least four vendors had been selling baked goods or other treats for delivery with a "free" side of marijuana. The state has told them it's illegal.

Cities and towns have been blocking dispensaries, some awaiting final rules from the state. They also want power to set stricter regulations than the state.

Except for one research scientist, a parade of advocates urged the state to allow high-potency edibles and concentrates to be sold at New Jersey dispensaries.

Gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli said if rollout is a failure, he'd push for a referendum to un-legalize marijuana. Hirsh Singh calls for home grow.

You are encouraged to have as much fun as possible this summer at the Jersey Shore but are reminded that there rules to follow for everyone's health and safety.