Jefferson Town Council Revises Cannabis Dispensary Rules

New regulations extend hours, ban lounges and walk-up windows

Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:15am

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The Jefferson Town Council has revised regulations surrounding cannabis retailer operations, including extending store hours to 9am-9pm on weekdays and Sundays, prohibiting cannabis lounges and walk-up windows, and requiring cannabis retailers to follow the town's licensing rules for outdoor events.

Why it matters

As one of the first municipalities in the state to allow cannabis dispensaries, Jefferson is continuing to refine its regulations to balance the needs of the growing industry with community concerns. The revisions aim to make the businesses more accessible to customers while maintaining control over certain aspects like public consumption and outdoor events.

The details

The council's unanimous vote extended the operating hours for the two existing cannabis dispensaries, Greenlight Apothecary and Gas and Grass, as well as any future retailers. The businesses can now be open from 9am to 9pm on weekdays and Sundays. The council also prohibited cannabis lounges and walk-up windows, and required the retailers to follow the town's licensing rules for outdoor events.

  • The Jefferson Town Council met on February 25, 2026 to revise the cannabis dispensary regulations.
  • Jefferson first began allowing cannabis dispensaries in late 2023.

The players

Greenlight Apothecary

One of the two cannabis businesses currently operating in Jefferson Township.

Gas and Grass

One of the two cannabis businesses currently operating in Jefferson Township.

Melissa Senatore

A Jefferson Town Council member who acknowledged that cannabis is still new for the town.

Marcy Levanthal

The general manager of Gas and Grass, who expressed appreciation for the council's willingness to reconsider rules.

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What they’re saying

“We started slow. This is still really new for Jefferson.”

— Melissa Senatore, Jefferson Town Council member

“We've been closed on Sundays where almost everyone else in the state has been open on Sundays.”

— Marcy Levanthal, Gas and Grass General Manager

“Because Jefferson is a destination area we'll probably be very busy on Sundays. It's an exciting prospect to be able to be there for people as they're participating in recreational activities.”

— Marcy Levanthal, Gas and Grass General Manager

“I'm appreciative that they're willing to reconsider rules that they, over time, have realized may be helpful to the business and helpful to the town.”

— Marcy Levanthal, Gas and Grass General Manager

“It's nice that we have a business that wants to give back to Jefferson, wants to make money and then has a conversation with us if we have questions.”

— Melissa Senatore, Jefferson Town Council member

What’s next

The Town Council's revisions will appear before the Land Use Board for final approval.

The takeaway

As one of the first municipalities in the state to allow cannabis dispensaries, Jefferson is continuing to refine its regulations to balance the needs of the growing industry with community concerns, demonstrating a collaborative approach between the town and cannabis businesses.