285-22 Resolution Temporarily Suspending the Acceptance of Applications for Local Support of Proposed Cannabis Businesses.pdf

applications for resolutions of Local Support to monitor how these Commission Applicants are pending with the Commission for licenses from the State of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the Township seeks to allow the Taskforces to shift focus on finalizing the application process for Local Licenses to be issued by the Township and for the review and evaluation of applications for Local Licenses as the Commission Applicants obtain licenses for from the State of New Jersey and must come back to the Township for Local Licenses to operate a cannabis business within the Township; and WHEREAS, the Township seeks to provide notice to prospective Applicants for Resolutions of Local Support sufficient time to finalize and submit their respective applications for Resolutions of Local Support and allow acceptance of applications until December 1, 2022. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, that as of December 1, 2022, the Township will suspend the acceptance and consideration of applications for Resolutions of Local Support pending the outcome of the applications of the Commission Applicants or until such time as the Township determines to end this temporary suspension; and be it further RESOLVED, that notice shall be posted on the Township website advising that the Township will temporarily suspend the consideration of application for resolutions of Local Support as of December 1, 2022; and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be made available in the Clerk’s office in accordance with applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, RMC, Municipal Clerk Susan McCartney, Council President Adopted: October 25, 2022